by Michael Ausiello and Andy Patrick

Wanna good scare? Imagine the end of House. And with Hugh Laurie’s contract up next season, it could happen. “I have no idea” how much longer the show will run, he tells me. “I only hope we’ll know when the time is right [to close up shop]. When people blunder on for five years after [they should have called it quits]… it gets taken out of your hands. Someone will say, ‘That’s it.’

“But for now,” he adds, “I’m immensely proud of the things we did this season.”

As well he should be. The crushing finale alone stands as the actor’s finest work to date (and that’s saying something!). So, given the quality of material he’s still getting to play, it shouldn’t come as a shock that he says “I am open” to continuing beyond season 7.

Laurie maintains that the idea of hanging up House’s stethoscope for good isn’t something he’s had time to dwell on — not yet, anyway. “This sounds like I’m trying to avoid [the question]. I’m not,” he insists. “I have the brain of a hamster and I can’t think beyond 5 o’clock this afternoon. I really am that stupid.

“I can only say,” he continues, “I think we’ll have a sense next year at some point” about whether to keep going.

Now we know what he thinks. What do you think? Is House nearing the end of the line creatively? Or do you agree with me that it’s just hitting high after high? Sound off below!

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Hugh Laurie -- "House"

"There is only one concern in directing your own show, and that's whether or not you can do the script justice. All other concerns pale in comparison. It's not so much the size of the challenges as the number of them. Grains of sand on a beach. They get in your eyes, your ears, your teeth, your salad. I think technically, you can't direct yourself. You can only act without direction, which is very easy to do, much like slipping in the shower and breaking your pelvis. That all said, I would absolutely recommend it. It's a thrilling experience."

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Мне там нравится подпись к последней фотке.

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Seasoned To Pefection: Mr. Hugh Laurie- A Fan's Look @ The Emmy's Through Pictures

В общем-то, те же рассуждения, что у ББ, только значительно короче + экскурс в историю номинации.

Robert Sean Leonard - he's a man I would put my life in his hands, and almost have on occasion (с) H. Laurie

What do you get when you combine a bit of Hugh Laurie, a dollop of Dr. House, shake with a hearty portion of charity and serve it up in a trendy Chicago tavern? “It’s the Dr. House Martini,” says Beth Heller, Marketing Director for Harry Caray’s and a partner in Harry Caray’s Tavern on Chicago’s beautiful Navy Pier Waterfront.

Last month, Laurie performed at Harry’s with The Band From TV, a rock band of television stars whose mission it is to raise money and awareness for their favorite charities. Band member James Denton (Desperate Housewives), once a server at Harry’s, is a partner in the restaurant and was instrumental in bringing the band to his old stomping ground. And now Laurie’s favorite drink has been added to Harry Caray’s menu to join an enticing list of beverages named for Chicago sports legends like Ernie Banks and Bobby Hull—and to raise money for Laurie’s charity, Save the Children Foundation.

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While at Harry Caray’s in June, Laurie was served up his favorite drink: in his own words, “Belvedere Vodka, a croaked whisper of fine Vermouth, almond stuffed olives—served cold as a Welsh grave.” It was a perfect drink to cool him off in the hot Chicago sun—and after a long plane ride to arrive at Harry’s just in time to play the gig. But Denton came up with the idea to add the Dr. House Martini to the menu, which also features “Ari’s Gold” in honor of Jeremy Piven’s character on the HBO hit Entourage (Chicago actor Piven is also a partner in the establishment). But there’s a twist to the Dr. House Martini (and I don’t mean of lime), making it extra special. Harry Caray’s donates 100% of the proceeds from Dr. House Martini Save the Children;"

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The Band From TV release "Hoggin' All the Covers, Vol. 2" is scheduled for a new release date with newly packaged separated HD-DVD and CD on November 9, 2010.

My Life in Quotes: Hugh Laurie, actor

Published Date: 03 August 2010
ON HIS FATHER
He was a very gentle soul and, I think, a very good doctor. And I'm probably being paid more to become a fake version of my own father.

ON HAPPINESS
Ever since I was a boy, I never was someone who was at ease with happiness. Too ADVERTISEMENT

often I embrace introspection and self-doubt. I wish I could embrace the good things.

ON GUILT
Guilt I can do. If (I have] any expertise at all, it's in the area of guilt. I have a black belt in guilt. If you ever want a guilt-off, the next time we meet let's see how we match up. I'm pretty confident in that area.

ON BRITS
They're very harsh people, the British: hard to impress, very tough on each other, but I rather like that. It's not that the British are more honest, you're just under no illusion with them.

ON LA
It's just too damn sunny in every dimension — weather-wise, socially and professionally.

ON FITNESS
I run six to eight miles a day, plus weights in the lunch hour. I also lie a lot, which keeps me thin.

ON COMFORT
I fight against comfort... I mean, if I don't have a stone in my shoe, I'll put one in there.

ON WORK
I feel like I'm working on an oil rig. I'm away from home a lot.

Hugh Laurie: The Biography by Anthony Bunko is released tomorrow (RRP £19.99).

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