RICHARD: LEGO SAVED MY LIFE
RICHARD HAMMOND: BACK FROM THE DEAD
DURING his stay in hospital Richard became obsessed with Lego and the card game
Top Trumps which, he says, aided his recovery.
"Lego saved my life," he said. "I was a Lego fiend when I was eight and,
suddenly, it was all I wanted to do again.
"James May sent me a massive tractor with a plough on the back. The doctor was
amazed at how good I am at it. It's really good therapy for a brain injury.
Brilliant for spatial awareness.
"James also sent me a pack of Top Trumps. I played with Mindy and we were
addicted. But it was Supercars and we were arguing over top speeds.
"Whilst I couldn't remember the day, my name or the doctor's name I could
remember the specific capacity of a Pagani Zonda.
"It was good for remembering facts. Just using my brain again. These days it's
all I bloody do - Lego and Top Trumps."
