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Me and My Motor: Gary Numan, electronic musician

Published 03 February 2019
By Danny Scott
"This might sound obvious, but I really did write Cars about me sitting in my car,” explains Gary Numan, who had a No 1 hit with the song in 1979
Me and My Motor: Joe Elliott

Me and My Motor: Joe Elliott

“I know that I’m supposed to be a rock’n’roll star, but this is going to sound about as rock’n’roll as haemorrhoids: I hate driving fast."
Published 16 September 2018
Me and My Motor: Sanjeev Bhaskar

Me and My Motor: Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar earned his comedy stripes in the 1990s sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, became a household favourite in The Kumars at No 42,,,
Published 09 September 2018
Al Murray Pub Landlord cars Me and My Motor Sunday Times interview by Danny Scott

Me and My Motor: comedian Al Murray

"I often used to wonder what the Pub Landlord would drive,” says Al Murray of his comedy alter ego. “I decided he would have a cut ’n’ shut...
Published 12 December 2017
Me and My Motor: William Herbert, the Earl of Pembroke

Me and My Motor: the Earl of Pembroke

William Herbert was 26 years old, living in London and working as an industrial designer, when he suddenly inherited a £115m fortune, including a
Published 16 March 2017