For Them What's Interested ...

[nightdog_barks]

This appears to be a brand new interview with Hugh Laurie, by Robert Crampton of Times Online.

No spoilers for the show that I saw, although the interview does seem to confirm he's signed for seven years. Plus he quotes Marcus Aurelius. *g*

Comments

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

I saw that and was impressed by the quote. HL can say he's stupid all day long, but there's a tremendous intelligence at work there.

that's quite an expression he has in the photo that accompanies it, but I guess him comparing an interview to placing one's testicles on a chopping board would explain the expression!

[nightdog-barks.livejournal.com]

*nods*

He sounded like he was on guard, especially at the beginning of the interview (the quote about Kenneth Branagh was awful but I did laugh at it) -- he really does sound like a well-spoken, very intelligent guy, very self-deprecating with a quick wit and lots of stories. One of those people who would be on my shortlist of perfect dinner guests.

Heh!

[silverjackal.livejournal.com]

Plus he quotes Marcus Aurelius.

What sensible being doesn't? ;) (I have about three different translations of the Meditations kicking about, agree with that quote a great deal myself.)

...That comment about the testicles and the chopping block didn't give you any... ideas, did it?

[nightdog-barks.livejournal.com]

...That comment about the testicles and the chopping block didn't give you any... ideas, did it?

LOL!

No, it didn't. James and Gregorius are safe!

[silverjackal.livejournal.com]

Just checking. :D (Actually, I found myself agreeing with HL a great deal in regards to his views on life, which was a surprise to me. Not that I pay any real attention to celebrities generally, but usually when they talk about their world views they're completely different from my own. Not to imply this is a surprise, or a bad thing, but it's just strange to hear my own perspective somewhat echoed back from such a source.)

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Excellent interview! Thanks for linking to it. I wish RSL could interview even half as well.

It was interesting that his family is finally thinking of moving over.

[lookfar.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link! The picture is interesting, because Laurie is not a particularly "handsome" guy. He looks handsome in House because of the character -- beat-up, stubbly and dissolute, with those bright blue eyes -- but shaved and glum, he's got a rather silly face.

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link!

I had to LOL at Yes, I spoke to my shrink yesterday on the phone in LA – you have to have one before they let you in. Though I do think, he and Eeyore must have been separated at birth...