Quote by Hugh Laurie
I feel like a hostage to fortune. Not that I am complaining. I wanted to play the role. But in truth I didn't think the show would be such a success. OK, I thought it would fail. Not because it was bad. I was confident it was good, but plenty of good things just sort of wither on the vine.
Summary
This quote conveys a sense of surprise and perhaps even disbelief at the unexpected success of a certain endeavor. The speaker initially took on a role willingly but had low expectations regarding its outcome. They express feeling trapped by the unforeseen fortune, acknowledging their lack of prediction and recognizing that even though they believed in the quality of the endeavor, they anticipated it would go unnoticed or fail. Ultimately, this quote reflects the speaker's humble astonishment at the unanticipated triumph.
Topics
Success
By Hugh Laurie