The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett: E221: Richard Hammond: The heartbreaking conversation that I am STILL avoiding!

Lying in a week-long coma after being involved in a car crash at 300 miles per hour, you may wonder about the life path that led Richard Hammond to that hospital bed and the personality behind his miraculous recovery. From a short school boy desperate for attention to one of the nation's favourite trio of petrol heads, Richard has always been either driven or driving. Despite labelling himself just a very lucky guy and thinking success was for other people, his infectious enthusiasm has made him a national icon. In this wide-ranging conversation, Richard discusses everything from why "Top Gear" was the success it was, what he saw on the brink of death, and why cars have always had such a deep emotional appeal to him. Topics: Early Context Being self-conscious about height Social media and the impact on us Top Gear Proving I'm worthy Your crash Depression Health anxiety Opening up Advice on living a full & happy life The last guest's question Richard: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IjRbO3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XvUdCV Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Bluejeans: https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb
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