Hugh Laurie takes a nap as he gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hugh Laurie was clearly somewhat overwhelmed at being awarded his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He sprawled on the red carpet, laying his head on his new tile, as fans of the former highest-paid actor on US TV assembled along Hollywood Boulevard.

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The ‘House’ star was also joined by his great friend and former sketch show partner Stephen Fry for the occasion, who paid a touching – and amusing – tribute to Laurie.

“We come here to epicentre of the entertainment capital of the world, the very eye of the galaxy, where it is tradition in this marvellous town to reward stars by bringing them right down to earth,” he said.

“So far down to earth now Hugh will spend eternity having chewing gum and dog poo trodden into him, and very likely worse.

“While he may not be the first wise and kind star to be set in a paving slab in old Hollywood, I venture to suggest no star was ever wiser or kinder.

“I can say like Doctor Watson of his friend Holmes, the kindest and wisest friend I ever knew.”

Laurie himself added: “This is not a fair world. I’m 57 now and I’ve lived a life of extraordinary good fortune from start to finish, so much so I’m anticipating a piano falling on my head to redress the balance.

“I’ve been incredibly lucky. I’m going to bask in this extraordinary honour and my extraordinary good luck and I’ll set to work first thing tomorrow on the global unfairness problem.”

Appropriately, the star is situated outside the Pig n’ Whistle British pub on the famous strip, alongside the likes of Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Sir Ridley Scott and Dame Helen Mirren.