--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's…" description: "\"Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's the greatest guy. He's so wonderful and smart and funny and serious, and he sets the bar high. So if I was scare..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d78/peter-jacobson-13237_bars_hugh-laurie-was-intimidating-but-he-s-th_2530208.jpg" --- # Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's the greatest guy… ![“Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's the greatest guy. He's so wonderful and smart and funny and serious, and he sets the bar high. So if I was scared, it's because I wasn't measuring up.” quote by Peter Jacobson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d78/peter-jacobson-13237_bars_hugh-laurie-was-intimidating-but-he-s-th_2530208.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d78/peter-jacobson-13237_bars_hugh-laurie-was-intimidating-but-he-s-th_2530208.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d78/peter-jacobson-13237_bars_hugh-laurie-was-intimidating-but-he-s-th_2530208.jpg) > “Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's the greatest guy. He's so wonderful and smart and funny and serious, and he sets the bar high. So if I was scared, it's because I wasn't measuring up.” [Peter Jacobson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-jacobson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He admires Hugh Laurie’s talent and confidence, seeing them as a benchmark that can inspire self‑improvement when one feels inadequate. **In simple terms:** Admiring a role model can motivate personal growth. Key Takeaway Use role models to set higher standards. Themes confidence self‑improvement role models Mood inspirational reflective Type motivational personal development When to use this quote - career development - personal coaching - public speaking Key Concepts self‑esteem motivation benchmarking Questions to Reflect On - How can you turn admiration into actionable self‑growth? - What standards are realistic for you? 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