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May is joking that the word "chump" appeals to him and that it almost matches the initials of Clarkson, Hammond, and May Productions. The quote plays on the similarity between the word and the group's initials. It reads like a light, self-mocking bit of wordplay.
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Originally said in English.
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About James May
English television presenter, author and journalist
James May is an English television presenter, author and journalist. Born James Daniel May, he is best known for co-presenting the motoring programmes Top Gear from 2003 to 2015 and The Grand Tour from 2016 to 2024, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He became widely familiar to audiences through those series, where his dry, measured style set him apart. May also served as a director of the production company W. Chump & Sons, adding behind-the-scenes work to his television career.
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