My grandfather on one side was trained as a cabinetmaker but eventually worked as a coachbuilder and then built cars. I inherited from him a love of cars, but with no technical ability whatsoever, sadly! — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
“Once the switch of parenthood is thrown, it changes you for ever & you can never escape the extra pull of humanity it gives you." - Richard Hammond” — Richard hammond Copy Share
No action hero is more closely associated with cars than James Bond. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
I would love to act. I probably won't make it to Hollywood at 42 years of age, but I'd love to act. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
It's not just the kid who's spent every penny from his job to upgrade his car to tell the world he cares about sports… — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
For somebody who has injured their brain, every single thing they say and think will be the subject of their own questioning. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
With the case of running, it really is a case of get out, set yourself a distance, run it, and then do it again… — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
When the afterburner lights, I haven't got 5,000 horsepower. I've got 10,000 horsepower, and possibly the biggest accident you've ever seen in your life. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
I do not see how hanging litter louts up by their heels and beating them with sticks could be considered a crime. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
Some say he isn’t machine washable, and all his potted plants are called ‘Steve’. All we know is he’s called the Stig. — Richard Hammond Copy Share Image
