House actor Hugh Laurie catches FIRST cold

Hugh Laurie has recently caught a cold – for the first time.

Speaking on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the House star says he has lived his life without ever catching one, until now that is.

“It’s the first cold of my whole life,” he said.

“I’m excited about it because for so many years I believed that I didn’t get colds because, basically, nothing could live in this body. I was so addled with booze and cigarettes… but it appears I have curb appeal after all.”

“I don’t know how I got it. The whole thing is so novel that I feel like I’ve sort of rejoined the human race… I’m hoping to string it out.”