Image Credit: Adam Taylor/FoxWanna good scare?

Imagine the end ofHouse.

And with Hugh Lauries contract up next season, it could happen.

I have no idea how much longer the show will run, he tells me.

I only hope well know when the time is right [to close up shop].

Someone will say, Thats it.

But for now, he adds, Im immensely proud of the things we did this season.

As well he should be.

The crushing finale alone stands as the actors finest work to date (and thats saying something!).

This sounds like Im trying to avoid [the question].

Im not, he insists.

I have the brain of a hamster and I cant think beyond 5 oclock this afternoon.

Now we know what he thinks.

IsHousenearing the end of the line creatively?

Or do you agree with me that its just hitting high after high?

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