I didn't want to be the lead guy. That's too much work. But I thought
that it might be fun to be the lead guy's friend. I'd have days off
and still get a paycheck every week.
Hugh Laurie, who plays House, is
remarkable. I lean in the door and say, 'Hey, what do you think about
egg salad [for lunch]?' Then I have two days in a row off. It's a great
gig. [on his experience acting on
House (2004)]