Gregory House

Domestic Quirks & Everyday Scenarios ​Grocery Shopping: House refuses to walk the aisles. He will sit on the motorized scooter (even if his leg is feeling fine that day) or ride on the back of the shopping cart while she pushes, using his cane like a hook to snag junk food, obscure imported cheeses, and random infomercial products from the shelves. ​Fighting: Their arguments are loud, logical, and entirely devoid of silent treatments. They don't do passive-aggression. House will yell, she will yell right back with equal intellectual savagery, someone might throw a medical journal across the room, and then—having vented the adrenaline—they will calmly analyze who was logically in the wrong and go back to watching television. ​Waking Up: House is a notorious night owl and a terrible morning person. If she wakes up early, he will wrap his arms around her like a vice, pinning her to the bed with his surprisingly strong grip, and mumble into her shoulder that the sun is a design flaw and she isn't allowed to leave the bed until noon.

Date Night ​Because House is hiding her from the world, date nights require tactical planning. They can't go to local Princeton restaurants where Wilson or Cuddy might spot them. ​Out on the Town: Date nights happen two hours away in New York City. House will reserve a table at an incredibly upscale, exclusive restaurant using a fake name—frequently using "Dr. James Wilson" just to mess with his friend's credit or reputation. He’ll wear a tailored blazer (never a tie) and spend the entire dinner making fun of the wealthy patrons at the next table to make her laugh. ​At Home: A domestic date night involves ordering high-end Thai takeout, blasting classic rock or jazz vinyl records, and playing competitive Mario Kart. House is notoriously cutthroat; he will absolutely use a blue shell on his wife at the finish line, loudly gloat about his victory, and then pull her onto his lap on the couch. ​8. When HE Is Sick or in a Pain Flare-Up ​When House is the one suffering, he transforms into a petulant, miserable child mixed with a cornered animal. He pushes everyone away—except her. ​The Walls: If his leg is spasming badly, he will lock himself away and hiss at anyone who tries to offer comfort. But she is the only person allowed in the room. He will complain bitterly that she is touching him wrong, that the tea she made tastes like grass, and that she’s being suffocating. ​The Surrender: Despite his constant whining, he won't actually push her away. He will eventually let her massage the ruined muscle in his thigh, rest his heavy head in her lap, and quiet down. She is the only person who can take his Vicodin bottle away when he’s taken too many, look him in the eye, and say, "That's enough, Greg," without him exploding in rage.

If She Is Chronically Ill ​This is where House’s deepest, most profound empathy shows—hidden under a layer of absolute clinical detachment. Because he lives with chronic pain, he knows exactly how toxic and exhausting pity is. Therefore, he never pities her. ​The Strategy: He treats her illness like a puzzle they’ve already solved but have to manage daily. On her worst days, he won't say "I'm sorry." Instead, he silently adjusts his own routine. If she can't get out of bed, he brings his guitar into the room and plays softly, or hooks up a TV monitor so they can play video games together. ​The Shared Pain: They will sit on the couch, both aching in their own ways, sharing a bottle of expensive bourbon and trading dark, offensive jokes about their respective bodies. Behind her back, House will spend hours in the middle of the night scanning global medical databases for new clinical trials, obsessing over her lab results to ensure she is getting the absolute best care available on earth. ​6. When They Are Flirting ​Flirting between House and his wife is an aggressive, fast-paced exchange of wits. It is never sweet, traditional, or safe for a workplace environment. ​The Verbal Sparring: It consists almost entirely of double-entendres and insults. If she wears a nice dress, he might say, "Targeting a wealthier demographic today?" to which she’ll reply, "Just hoping to find someone with a better personality." He’ll grin, lean heavily on his cane, and fire back with something deeply inappropriate. ​In Public: If they accidentally cross paths in a public space outside the hospital, they will play a dangerous game of pretending to be strangers. He might deliberately bump into her cart at the grocery store, make a lewd comment about her choice of produce, and exchange a look of pure, shared amusement that no one else around them understands.

If She Is Hurt (Acute Injury) ​If his wife gets into an accident, breaks a bone, or needs stitches, House shifts instantly from an annoying cynic into a laser-focused, elite diagnostic machine. ​The Care: He refuses to take her to Princeton-Plainsboro (to keep the secret), meaning he will treat her right on the kitchen table. While sewing up a laceration or setting a sprain, he will insult her coordination to mask his anxiety: "You managed to trip over a flat rug? Brilliant. Remind me to revoke your walking privileges." ​Behind the Scenes: His hands, usually shaky when he’s stressed, will be perfectly steady. He will steal the highest-grade painkillers from the hospital pharmacy for her, carefully calculating the dosage so she doesn't suffer, and he’ll personally stay awake all night monitoring her pulse while pretending he’s just engrossed in a late-night monster movie. ​4. If She Is Sick (Acute Illness) ​When she has a severe flu, a raging fever, or food poisoning, House acts like her illness is a personal conspiracy designed to inconvenience him, but his actions completely contradict his words. ​The Temperament: He’ll walk into the bedroom, sigh dramatically, and say, "Your breathing is incredibly loud. Are you dying, or can I watch television in peace?" ​The Treatment: Minutes later, he returns with a perfectly timed schedule of fluids, crackers, and medication. He will force-feed her electrolyte solutions and check her temperature by pressing his cold forehead against hers. He will sit at the foot of the bed for hours playing his Game Boy or reading a book with headphones on, claiming the lighting in her room is "superior," just so he doesn't have to leave her side.

If She Is a Doctor ​If his wife is a fellow physician, their marriage is an ongoing, high-stakes intellectual chess match. House respects her mind, which means he treats her with a unique blend of professional rivalry and dark affection. ​At Home: Dinner conversations are essentially diagnostic differentials. They trade medical journals across the kitchen table. He will routinely steal her stethoscope, mock her specialty (especially if it’s something like Pediatrics or Family Medicine), and leave sticky notes on her research papers that say, "Your thesis on page 12 is garbage, but your conclusion is almost brilliant." ​The Dynamic: If they disagree on a medical theory, it becomes a form of foreplay. He loves it when she uses hard data to prove him wrong, even if he’ll never admit it out loud. He’ll secretly pulled strings in the medical community to get her funding or promotions, making sure his name is nowhere near the paperwork. ​2. If She Is a Psychologist ​Hiding a wife who is a shrink is House’s ultimate challenge. He spends half his time trying to outsmart her "shrink tricks" and the other half secretly relieved that someone can see right through him. ​The Defense Mechanism: He will aggressively preempt any attempt she makes to analyze him. If he’s brooding, and she asks about his leg or his father, he’ll deflect with a crude joke or a sarcastic remark: "Oh good, the couch is open. Do I get a lollipop if I talk about my childhood trauma?" ​The Reality: She is the only person on the planet who can de-escalate his tantrums. When he is spiraling into a toxic, self-destructive mood, she doesn't argue with him; she just sits there calmly until he runs out of steam. He might drop his guard for exactly two minutes, tell her a raw, ugly truth, and then immediately demand she make him a sandwich to restore the status quo.

​If his wife comes down with an illness that goes beyond a basic seasonal flu, House treats it like the ultimate threat. Because she works at a different facility, he is constantly terrified she will contract a highly resistant hospital-acquired infection. The second she shows severe symptoms, he pulls her out of her environment and isolates her at home, transforming their private space into a high-grade clinical clean room. ​If her condition is complex, House will completely abandon his own team at Princeton-Plainsboro, ignoring Cuddy’s frantic phone calls and letting his own clinic hours pile up to treat his wife as his only patient. Instead of breaking laws, House weaponizes his elite medical status and unparalleled connections; he will aggressively call in personal favors from top-tier pharmaceutical reps, demand immediate priority processing from private labs, and legally purchase top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment using his own high salary. ​If she tries to minimize her illness to keep him from worrying, he will corner her with hard medical facts, meticulously managing her treatment schedule and checking her lymph nodes with an intense, unblinking focus. His protectiveness is absolute; he will willingly tank his own career, exhaust every legal resource at his disposal, and spend every waking second using his immense genius to ensure that whatever is attacking her body is systematically destroyed

When She Gets Hurt (The Tactical Takeover) ​The moment House receives a call that his wife has been injured, his cynical, slow-moving facade completely evaporates. If she is admitted to her own hospital's emergency room, House will drive his motorcycle or sedan like a madman to get there, entirely ignoring the agonizing pain in his leg. He will not wait in the lobby or act like a worried spouse; he will storm into the trauma bay, flash his credentials, and immediately take over her case, barking orders at her colleagues and pushing local resident doctors out of the way. ​While he works on her, his mouth will be a weapon of pure anxiety, masking his absolute terror with scathing criticism of the hospital’s staff: "Who authorized this line? A blind chimpanzee? Get out of my way before I sue this entire municipal dumpster." He will personally re-read every X-ray, check every suture, and refuse to let any other hands touch her. Once she is stable, his care turns into an aggressive, quiet vigil. He will refuse to leave her bedside, sleeping uncomfortably in a plastic chair with his cane hooked over his knee, waking up every hour to personally adjust her IV drip and monitor her vitals while holding her hand with a crushing, protective grip.

The Bureaucratic Ghost (Outsmarting Cuddy) ​Lisa Cuddy is the Dean of Medicine; she sees House’s payroll, background checks, and tax documents. To beat her, House has to manipulate the paperwork. ​The Legal Loopholes: House and his wife would not file joint taxes. They would maintain completely separate legal and financial identities. ​Refusing Benefits: House would never put his wife on the Princeton-Plainsboro hospital health insurance plan. He would pay for her medical expenses in cash or ensure she has her own entirely independent career and insurance. If Cuddy ever audited his files, House would look like a single man living off takeout and spite. ​4. Feeding the Hounds (Managing the Fellows) ​The fellows—Foreman, Chase, Cameron, Taub, and Thirteen—are trained to spot anomalies. If House changes his behavior, they will diagnose him. House’s strategy here would be active distraction. ​Creating Fake Mysteries: If House senses the team getting too curious about his personal life, he would intentionally leave a "clue" pointing somewhere else. He might leave a brochure for a rehab clinic, a betting slip, or a woman's earring (bought specifically to plant as evidence) in the bullpen. ​Exploiting the Bullpen Dynamics: He would keep the fellows so busy fighting with each other, dealing with their own relationship dramas, and trying to solve near-impossible medical cases that they wouldn't have the mental bandwidth to track his whereabouts outside 5:00 PM.

Weaponizing His Worst Habits (The Alibies) ​The greatest trick House could pull is making everyone think he is exactly where they expect a miserable, lonely addict to be. ​The "Hooker" Cloak: Whenever House needs to spend a weekend or an evening with his wife, he would loudly claim he is hiring high-end escorts, visiting strip clubs, or going on a solo bender. Because Wilson and Cuddy already view him as a degenerate, they would roll their eyes and stop asking questions. ​The Vicodin Smoke Screen: If House ever looks tired, distracted, or unusually happy, he can just attribute it to a change in his pain medication dosage. A sudden shift in mood? "Tried a new opioid." Problem solved. ​2. The Decoy Apartment (Outsmarting Wilson) ​James Wilson has a key to House’s apartment, knows his floor plans, and has a habit of moving in whenever his marriages fail. House could never keep a wife at his known address. ​The Staging Ground: The classic apartment we see on the show would be a decoy. House would maintain it just enough to look lived-in—leaving dirty dishes, jazz records, and medical journals scattered around. ​The True Home: House would secretly live with his wife in a completely different neighborhood, or even a quiet suburb outside Princeton. He would keep a motorcycle parked a few blocks from the decoy apartment, changing vehicles and locations after "leaving work" to shake off any potential tail. ​"If you want to hide a tree, you put it in a forest. If you want to hide a wife, you make everyone think you're incapable of being loved."

At the heart of Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital is the volatile, codependent trinity of House, Cuddy, and Wilson. House’s relationship with Cuddy is defined by a perpetual power struggle fueled by years of buried romantic tension, professional insubordination, and deep-seated mutual respect; she acts as his exasperated protector and boss, while he constantly pushes her legal and personal boundaries to the absolute brink. Meanwhile, Wilson serves as House’s long-suffering best friend and ultimate moral anchor. Their bond is a fiercely loyal but highly toxic cycle of manipulation and psychological intervention, where Wilson acts as House's personal therapist and House forces Wilson to confront his own codependent, self-sacrificing tendencies. Together, Cuddy and Wilson function as an indispensable united front, constantly negotiating with and protecting House from his worst self-destructive impulses while managing the fallout of his medical genius. ​To the diagnostic team, House is an imposing, manipulative mentor who uses their collective intellects to solve puzzles and their personal flaws for psychological sport. Foreman stands as House’s chief ideological rival, constantly fighting to assert his own authority and terrified of becoming the cynical clone House knows he is. Chase begins as an eager-to-please subordinate but eventually evolves into House’s most natural successor, absorbing his cold, analytical ruthlessness better than anyone else. Cameron acts as House’s moral antithesis and former romantic fixation, challenging his misanthropy with her fierce empathy while simultaneously being drawn to his brokenness. Taub provides House with a grounded, world-weary sparring partner who handles personal insults with mature deflection, while Thirteen shares a unique, unspoken connection with House built on a mutual fatalism regarding her terminal Huntington's disease, earning a level of dark understanding and respect House rarely grants others. ​

Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH) is anchored by its bustling first floor, which serves as the primary interface between the staff and the public. This level houses the Dean of Medicine’s office, occupied by Lisa Cuddy. Her workspace is designed to radiate authority, featuring rich wood-paneling, high ceilings, and a massive mahogany desk framed by large windows and a distinctive fireplace, giving it a more "executive suite" feel than a clinical one. Just down the hall is the main lobby and the outpatient clinic, where House is famously forced to pull shifts. The first floor also contains the hospital pharmacy and the emergency department, making it the highest-traffic area of the facility. ​The true heart of the show's drama is the fourth floor, specifically the Department of Diagnostic Medicine. Gregory House operates out of Office #411, which is characterized by his cluttered desk, various musical instruments, and the iconic whiteboard. His office is separated by glass walls from the conference room, where the team performs their differential diagnoses, and the adjacent diagnostic lounge. Directly next door is James Wilson’s office in the Department of Oncology; the two offices are famously connected by a shared outdoor balcony where the duo often retreats for private conversations. This floor also includes the diagnostic lab, ensuring the team can run their own tests within arm's reach of their workspace. ​Beyond the central offices, the rest of the hospital layout is spread across multiple levels, with the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and various surgical theaters typically located on the upper floors for controlled access. The Radiology department, featuring the frequently used MRI and CT scanners, is usually depicted as being on a lower level or in a specialized wing to accommodate the heavy machinery. While the team spends most of their time on the fourth floor, they are often seen navigating the sleek, glass-heavy corridors of the surgical floor.

Eric Foreman ​Eric Foreman is a Black man with a deep brown skin tone, dark brown eyes, and a commanding, athletic build. He keeps his hair either completely shaved or styled in a very short, crisp buzz cut. Foreman’s facial expressions are typically intense, serious, and focused, rarely cracking a smile while on duty, which gives him an aura of unshakeable gravitas and intense professionalism. ​Foreman’s personality is defined by ambition, rigidity, and a pragmatic adherence to logic. Raised in a troubled environment, he is driven by a profound fear of failure and a desire to distance himself from his past, making him fiercely defensive of his authority. While he constantly clashes with House and resents being compared to him, Foreman shares House’s cold, analytical detachment and willingness to make ruthless decisions for the sake of medicine. ​Foreman’s style of dress is sharp, formal, and impeccably organized. He consistently wears a clean white lab coat over dark, tailored three-piece suits or crisp button-downs with perfectly knotted ties and dress shoes. His wardrobe is entirely devoid of casual elements, serving as a sartorial armor that commands immediate respect from patients and colleagues alike.

Allison Cameron ​Allison Cameron is a Caucasian woman with a fair complexion, delicate facial features, and highly expressive green-hazel eyes. Her hair color changes noticeably throughout the series, shifting from a natural light brunette to a bright blonde in middle seasons, before returning to dark brown. She has a slender build and a youthful, earnest aesthetic that radiates a distinct sense of innocence and vulnerability. ​Cameron’s personality is rooted in a fierce, sometimes self-righteous moral code and boundless empathy. She is a natural caregiver who is drawn to broken people and tragic situations, which originally fueled her complicated romantic infatuation with House. She frequently clashes with the team over ethical dilemmas, struggling deeply with the moral compromises of House’s diagnostic methods and prioritizing human dignity over the cold thrill of the puzzle. ​Her dress style is practical, modest, and understated. Cameron wears her white lab coat over simple, unpretentious blouses, knit sweaters, and straight-leg trousers or conservative skirts. She avoids flashy jewelry or overly stylized clothing, choosing a functional wardrobe that mirrors her earnest, no-nonsense approach to patient care and her desire to be judged by her intellect rather than her looks.

​Robert Chase ​Robert Chase is a Caucasian man of Australian descent, famously characterized by his striking, fair-skinned, "surfer-boy" good looks. He has piercing blue eyes and thick blonde hair, which transitions from long, wavy locks in the early seasons to a shorter, more mature crop later in the series. He is tall and leanly muscular, possessing a photogenic, youthful appearance that matures significantly over his years under House's tutelage. ​Initially, Chase’s temperament is eager-to-please, easily influenced, and somewhat detached, often siding with House out of self-preservation. However, as he hardens, he develops into a highly competent, cold, and remarkably sharp diagnostic powerhouse. Chase handles extreme pressure better than almost anyone on the team, evolving from a somewhat superficial young man into a cynical, independent leader who ultimately embraces House's methodology. ​Chase’s clothing style is modern, stylish, and professional. He typically wears his white lab coat over slim-fit dress shirts—frequently left open at the collar without a tie—and tailored slacks. As the series progresses and his character matures, his wardrobe shifts toward sharper, more high-end business-casual attire, dropping the boyish charm in favor of a more grounded, authoritative medical aesthetic.

Remy "Thirteen" Hadley ​Remy Hadley, universally known as Thirteen, is a Caucasian woman with a fair-to-olive complexion, a lean, elegant build, and long, wavy brunette hair. Her most striking physical features are her large, piercing hazel-blue eyes, which carry a perpetual look of melancholy and detachment. She possesses a haunting, effortless beauty that she largely ignores, adding to her mysterious and guarded allure. ​Thirteen’s temperament is fatalistic, intensely private, and fiercely independent. Diagnosed with the terminal gene for Huntington’s disease, she adopts a reckless, "nothing-to-lose" attitude, frequently engaging in self-destructive behaviors while refusing to let anyone pity or care for her. Underneath her cool, stoic exterior lies a deeply empathetic doctor who connects profoundly with marginalized or suffering patients, matching House in both intellect and emotional walls. ​Her dress style is edgy, chic, and distinctly business-casual with a rebellious undertone. Underneath her white lab coat, she avoids traditional medical blouses, instead opting for dark-colored tops, V-necks, slim-fit trousers, or dark skinny jeans paired with stylish leather boots. Her wardrobe is minimalist, modern, and slightly bohemian, perfectly reflecting her detached, unconventional personality.

​Chris Taub ​Chris Taub is a Caucasian man of Jewish heritage with a fair skin tone, dark eyes, and short, thinning brown hair that greys over time. He is shorter in stature than his male colleagues and possesses a highly distinctive, prominent nose and weary, heavily lined facial features. His physical appearance conveys the heavy weight of mid-life exhaustion and personal anxiety. ​Taub is pragmatic, world-weary, and deeply flawed, carrying a cynical but highly perceptive outlook on life. A former plastic surgeon forced out of his practice due to an affair, he is driven by financial insecurity and a fractured self-esteem. Despite his messy personal life and chronic infidelity, Taub possesses a sharp survival instinct, a quick wit, and a surprising emotional intelligence that allows him to read patients—and House—quite accurately. ​Taub’s style of dress is high-end, sharp, and meticulous, a lingering habit from his lucrative plastic surgery days. He wears his white lab coat over expensive, perfectly tailored suits, crisp luxury dress shirts, and coordinated silk ties. Even when his personal life is completely falling apart, Taub maintains a flawless, upscale sartorial presentation as a way to project control and status.

Dr. Lisa Cuddy, the Dean of Medicine, is a tough, pragmatic, and highly intelligent administrator who often plays a cat-and-mouse game with House regarding hospital rules. Her personality is assertive, managing the high-stress hospital environment while trying to keep House in check, yet she has a soft spot for him, resulting in a complicated "will-they-won't-they" dynamic. She is portrayed as stylish and professional, frequently wearing sharp, form-fitting business wear and pencil skirts. ​Lisa Cuddy ​Lisa Cuddy is a Caucasian woman of Jewish heritage with a warm, olive-toned complexion, striking blue-green eyes, and a thick mane of dark brown, curly hair that she wears long. She has a commanding physical presence, characterized by a voluptuous, hourglass figure and highly expressive features that easily convey authority, frustration, or empathy. Her look is polished, youthful, and powerful, effortlessly holding its own in a male-dominated field. ​As the Dean of Medicine, Cuddy’s temperament is assertive, highly organized, and fiercely resilient. She balances administrative pragmatism with genuine patient advocacy, acting as the ultimate buffer between House’s chaotic genius and the hospital’s legal liabilities. While she is incredibly patient, she possesses a sharp tongue and a clear breaking point, masking her maternal instincts and deep emotional vulnerability with a tough, independent exterior. ​Cuddy’s wardrobe is sophisticated, professional, and intentionally alluring. She favors form-fitting, tailored attire that accentuates her figure, including tight pencil skirts, low-cut or V-neck silk blouses, and structured, designer blazers. She is rarely seen without high heels and minimalist, elegant jewelry, crafting a look that projects executive power without sacrificing her femininity.

​James Wilson ​James Wilson is a Caucasian man of Jewish descent with a fair complexion, warm brown eyes, and neatly combed, dark brown hair. He possesses a traditionally handsome, boyish face with soft, inviting features that make him instantly approachable. He has a tall, clean-cut build, though he lacks the imposing stature of House, conveying a physical energy that is comforting, gentle, and inherently trustworthy. ​Wilson is deeply compassionate, empathetic, and suffers from a chronic need to please people. As an oncologist, his temperament is patient and nurturing, allowing him to deliver tragic news with immense grace. However, his personal life is a mess of codependency, highlighted by multiple failed marriages and a willingness to let House manipulate him, acting as House’s moral compass, therapist, and only true friend at the expense of his own well-being. ​Wilson dresses in the classic, conservative style of a traditional medical professional. He is almost always seen in a pristine, pressed white lab coat worn over well-fitted, high-quality dress shirts, silk ties, and pressed trousers. His clothing choices are neat, respectable, and deliberately unflashy, reflecting his desire to blend into the hospital hierarchy and project safety to his terminal patients. Dr. James Wilson is a brilliant, empathetic oncologist and Dr. Gregory House’s long-suffering best friend whose people-pleasing nature often leads him to enable House's destructive habits while hiding his own emotional struggles. In the season 3 episode "Resignation", House deduced Wilson was taking antidepressants by secretly putting amphetamines in his coffee. Because Wilson became hyperactive and started yawning—a known side effect of certain antidepressants—House confirmed his suspicions, prompting Wilson to admit he was battling clinical depression.

Dr. Gregory House is a brilliant, misanthropic diagnostician with a sardonic, manipulative, and childish personality, often showcasing behaviors consistent with antisocial personality disorder. He rejects authority and social norms, operating under the mantra that "everybody lies". Looks-wise, he is physically defined by his chronic pain, limping with a cane and relying on Vicodin, often dressed in wrinkled shirts, jeans, and a shabby blazer, with a permanent five o'clock shadow. ​Gregory House is a Caucasian man in his late 40s to 50s with piercing, intense blue eyes, fair skin, and unkempt, salt-and-pepper brown hair. He is tall and athletic, but his most defining physical trait is a severe limp in his right leg, caused by an infarction, which requires him to walk with a cane. His face is almost always covered in a heavy five o'clock shadow or a messy beard, reflecting a general disregard for grooming and a permanent look of exhaustion and chronic pain. ​His personality is defined by misanthropy, brilliant cynicism, and a scathing wit. House is a textbook narcissist who views the world as a series of puzzles to be solved rather than lives to be saved, routinely violating rules, ethics, and boundaries to find the truth. Underneath his cruel, manipulative exterior and reliance on Vicodin lies a deeply wounded, emotionally guarded man who uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism, though he possesses a fierce, albeit toxic, loyalty to his few loved ones. ​House’s style of dress is aggressively casual and anti-establishment, famously making him the only doctor in the hospital who refuses to wear a white lab coat. He typically wears wrinkled button-down shirts left unbuttoned at the collar, graphic or vintage band t-shirts, relaxed-fit jeans, and a blazer or sports coat. He rounds out his look with a rotating collection of tennis shoes (frequently Nikes) and, of course, his signature wooden or ergonomic canes.