Playing House was a nightmare, says Hugh Laurie who made. After all, what was I doing other than playing about, telling stories with a very nice bunch of people What could be constricting about thatBut the repetition of any routine, day after month after year, can turn into a bit of a nightmare. I had some pretty bleak times, dark days when it seemed like there was no escape. And having a very Presbyterian work ethic, I was determined never to be late, not to miss a single days filming. You wouldnt catch me phoning in to say, I think I may be coming down with the flu. But there were times when Id think, If I were just to have an accident on the way to the studio and win a couple of days off to recover, how brilliant would that beThe actor lived in Los Angeles while his wife and three children stayed in Britain during his time on the show. Asked if readjusting was difficult when he returned home after a near eight year commitment to House, he replied Yes, but probably more so for the family. Im still appreciating and enjoying it. Watch The Express Online Hitfix on this page. Laurie, the former comedy partner of Stephen Fry, said that he might not be physically able to take on such a gruelling role again. Success Laurie, pictured playing Dr Gregory House last year, said he may never be able to take on such a gruelling role again. He told the magazine that he would like a job directing, partly because it would allow him to wear his own clothes. If the opportunity presented itself, Im not sure Id either want or could physically do it. I imagine sportsmen come to a similar crossroads, he said of taking a lead role in another major, ongoing series. Maybe therell come a day when footballer John Terry says, Im not up for the full 9. I can give you 6. Or perhaps I could just come on in the second half The legs start to go and you realise youre feeling the pain a lot more. Award winning Laurie picked up countless awards for his portrayal of the obnoxious and arrogant Dr House pictured here in 2. Golden GlobeHe said some very good scripts, some not so good and others so weirdly like House that you wonder what theyre thinking of were still pitched to him. He added The big thing is that Im a decade older than when I got that role. Even then the character was scripted as 1. Full House Thailand Special Episode' title='Full House Thailand Special Episode' />Fox would have preferred 2. Now if my name comes up for the lead, thered be a shaking of heads. Its an odd thing to go to work each day and wear someone elses. For House I also had a fake wallet with fake money in it, fake keys that didnt open anything and a fake watch that didnt tell the real time. All I can say right now is that there are things of my own Im developing that Im pretty excited about. Laurie, who has spoken previously about suffering from depression, said that he still expects disaster to strike. But he added When you assume that the worst is going to happen, youre freed up from any anxiety about the when and the where of it. Not that Id ever be foolish enough to think Ive finally got the hang of this life business,The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his second album and set to star in Tomorrowland with George Clooney, said of his Hollywood status One great benefit of not being on TV every week is that people will be a lot less interested in what I have in my supermarket basket. I could even un tint my car windows or at least opt for a lighter shade. When the ship goes down, the waves very quickly roll over the top of it and attention shifts elsewhere. WTIC NewsTalk 1080Todays Top Stories Breaking News, Sports, Traffic and Weather. The Hollywood Reporter is your source for breaking news about Hollywood and entertainment, including movies, TV, reviews and industry blogs. R/Y4a5olQ4_8167a7_c2x.jpg&key=69f7689334e61e293b68afcf760665bfee1db7bf65935314a5342aa9091f9e3a' alt='Full House Thailand Special Episode' title='Full House Thailand Special Episode' />Its just the natural order of things in TV in life and is as it should be. For the full interview pick up a copy of the Radio Times, out now.