In 2004, when he heard that the elderly at the nursing home in his
native village wished for schnaps and a dance-band on Christmas Eve, he
gave them 50,000 Norwegian Kroners (about 8000 US dollars) to get just
that.
Is a member of the Norwegian TV show named "Autofil"
Became the world champion in WRC in 2003.
Nicknamed "Mr Hollywood" by his competitors in the World Rally
Championship circus because of his outgoing personality (he is known
for always giving much of himself, and is never afraid to show emotions
or give honest answers to reporters).