JamesMotorsport is rubbish! [At the end of the coupes' race – 29/05/2005]
A character in Top Gear
Played by James May
Top Gear · 1,774 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Top Gear: in 559 of its 1,774 quotes
Most scenes with: Jeremy Clarkson (323), Richard Hammond (261)
JamesMotorsport is rubbish! [At the end of the coupes' race – 29/05/2005]
James[On the Maserati Bora] Is molto bella!
JamesFor sale: BMW 528. 19K, VGC, TNT, FSH, PAS, AAC, OBC, ICE, ABS, EBD, PDC, DTC, DSC. £15000, ONO [May playing with acronyms in his car advertisement]
James[Talking about the Peugeot 1007 electric doors] I think they were right about the Peugeot, because if we'd tested this we'd have spent all day with that button going "bzzzzt" and saying "Hey, this is like Star Trek!".
JamesI think I might have Norwegian wood!
[after spending a day with Richard on a Ferry]
JamesI really enjoyed our day out together, Richard. It's not very often I get to take someone out for a nice dinner. [camera switches to Richard, who is now looking somewhat concerned]
[On whether Jeremy will get sleep on the Oslo race]
JamesWell I would, and you would, but I don't think Jeremy will because he'll become obsessed by [impersonates Clarkson] power and winning!
[on losing the Oslo race to Jeremy]
JamesWhat's the Norwegian for "Oh, Cock?"
James[On voting for the greatest driving song] A vote for Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell will result in your internet service provider changing your domain name to 'loser'!
James[While driving someone] The interesting thing about the French nation, I think, because they are essentially peasants and Communists, is that they are quite good at the fairly small and fairly simple car.
James[On voting for the greatest driving song] However your home may be at risk if you vote for Meatloaf!
JamesI'd give... the rest of me year's salary... to see that sink [When Jeremy was on an Argocat amphibious vehicle]
James[Commenting on Dubai whilst there] I've got shirts older than this city.
James[On voting for Bat Out Of Hell as the best driving anthem ever] If you do choose to vote for Bat Out of Hell then we will come round and cut off YOUR electricity!
JamesInterestingly I think the Zonda is the sort of car for people who worry too much about their teeth.
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