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“As a real person, he wouldn't last a minute, would he? But drama is about imperfection. And we've moved away from the aspirational hero. We got tired of it, it was dull. If I was House's friend, I would hate it. How he so resolutely refuses to be happy or take the kind-hearted road. But we don't always like morally good people, do we?”

Quote by Hugh Laurie

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British actor, best known for his role as Dr. House in the television series 'House, M.D.'. He began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in numerous television shows and films, gradually gaining recognition. more

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