Date of Birth: January 16, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
James Daniel May is a distinguished English journalist, television presenter, and writer, best known for his role as a co-presenter of the motoring program “Top Gear” alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond from 2003 to 2015. Born in Bristol, England, May graduated from Lancaster University with a degree in music. He began his career in journalism with “The Engineer” and later worked for “Autocar” magazine, where he was fired for inserting a hidden message in a supplement. May’s television career includes hosting shows such as “James May’s Toy Stories,” “James May: Our Man in Japan,” and “The Grand Tour,” which he co-presented with his former “Top Gear” colleagues. Known for his thoughtful and often humorous insights, May has also authored several books on various subjects, including cars, alcohol, and general trivia.
5 Interesting Facts about James May
1. James May has a degree in music from Lancaster University and can play the flute and piano.
2. He was fired from “Autocar” magazine for inserting a hidden message into a supplement.
3. May has a pilot’s license and has flown both light aircraft and helicopters.
4. He once built a full-sized house out of Lego bricks for his show “James May’s Toy Stories.”
5. May is known for his love of Dinky Toys and has a significant collection of them.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from James May
1. “If you aspire to be a professional racing driver, you need to buy yourself some decent socks.”
2. “I am not the Stig. But I am happy to say that I know him.”
3. “Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.”
4. “I think bicycles should be placed in the same category as swimming and sex: good for you, but completely impractical for everyday use.”
5. “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
James May’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
James May does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [James May – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_May
2. [James May’s Toy Stories – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535100/
3. [James May: Our Man in Japan – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11318602/
4. [The Grand Tour – Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com/The-Grand-Tour/dp/B01J94A5GQ
5. [James May’s books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=James+May&i=stripbooks
