Congratulations to Hugh Laurie for a second straight Golden Globe win as Best Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Gregory House on "House!"
Long before Laurie donned the constant three-day growth of facial hair and walked with a cane, I was a mad fan of "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" and the cult classic "Black Adder" series, both of which featured Hugh Laurie. So, when I found out that Hugh Laurie would be playing a character afflicted with a disability and chronic pain, I was overjoyed! (Does that sound strange to say?) I never doubted Laurie had the talent to deliver. What I could not have expected was how realistic and how personally I would identify with the struggles of Dr. House.
Although an Emmy has not been awarded to Laurie for his work, the fact that the Hollywood Foreign Press recognizes and knows Laurie from his previous work and rewards him accordingly is truly appreciated. As both a fan and as someone who walks with a cane and pops Vicodin (thankfully not to the extent of Dr. House!), I hope the show continues to get press and attention and ratings so that those not afflicted with chronic pain appreciate what a challenge it is.
If you don't watch it, watch it! And if you want to see Laurie work not to break your heart but to make you laugh until it hurts, check out the DVDs of his work with longtime colleague Stephen Fry in "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" and the "Jeeves and Wooster" series, as well as the third and fourth series of "Black Adder": "Blackadder the Third" and "Blackadder Goes Forth."
Long before Laurie donned the constant three-day growth of facial hair and walked with a cane, I was a mad fan of "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" and the cult classic "Black Adder" series, both of which featured Hugh Laurie. So, when I found out that Hugh Laurie would be playing a character afflicted with a disability and chronic pain, I was overjoyed! (Does that sound strange to say?) I never doubted Laurie had the talent to deliver. What I could not have expected was how realistic and how personally I would identify with the struggles of Dr. House.
Although an Emmy has not been awarded to Laurie for his work, the fact that the Hollywood Foreign Press recognizes and knows Laurie from his previous work and rewards him accordingly is truly appreciated. As both a fan and as someone who walks with a cane and pops Vicodin (thankfully not to the extent of Dr. House!), I hope the show continues to get press and attention and ratings so that those not afflicted with chronic pain appreciate what a challenge it is.
If you don't watch it, watch it! And if you want to see Laurie work not to break your heart but to make you laugh until it hurts, check out the DVDs of his work with longtime colleague Stephen Fry in "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" and the "Jeeves and Wooster" series, as well as the third and fourth series of "Black Adder": "Blackadder the Third" and "Blackadder Goes Forth."
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