I just read an 800-page history of the Scottish Enlightenment and, honestly, I may as well just start it again now, because I cannot remember a single thing. I can barely remember where Scotland is. Hugh Laurie barelyenlightenmenthistory Change image and share on social
Humility was considered a great virtue in my family household. No show of complacency or self-satisfaction was ever tolerated. Patting yourself on the back was definitely not encouraged, and pleasure or pride would be punishable by death. Hugh Laurie backcomplacencyconsider share on social
You hope that your teenage self would like and forgive your 50-year-old self. Hugh Laurie forgivehopeteenage Change image and share on social
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to simply walk down the street. In New York, I dashed in to buy a big pair of sunglasses to conceal myself, but the guy behind the counter shouted 'Hey! It's Dr. House.' Hugh Laurie bigbuyconceal share on social
I think there is a basic comfort in clever people who know things. Hugh Laurie basicclevercomfort Change image and share on social
I have been instrumental in banning bottled water on the set. It hasn't gone that well with the crew... so I replaced it with tequila. Hugh Laurie banbottlecrow Change image and share on social
I feel like I'm working on an oil rig right now. I'm away from home a lot. Hugh Laurie feelhomelot Change image and share on social
Riding my motorcycle around L.A. is like my own video game. But unlike many folks at the wheel, I am occupied with getting where I'm going and keeping myself safe. Most people are applying makeup, texting, and checking out the beauty in the next car. Hugh Laurie applybeautycar share on social
I hate menus, I hate choosing food. I just want to be brought. Bring me dinner! Hugh Laurie bringchoosedinner Change image and share on social
The financing of all TV shows is dictated by finding an audience between 18 and 49. I have now passed beyond 49, so probably, I am no longer a desirable commodity for TV. And I am at peace with that; that's fine. Hugh Laurie audiencecommoditydesirable share on social
