How to Piss Off Iron Man at The Soloist Press Conference
The amazing thing about attending a press conference presided over by Robert Downey Jr.--in this case, for The Soloist, in a conference room at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons--is just how, well, Robert Downey Juniorish the actor is. You're half-waiting for him to reveal, "I am Iron Man" at any given moment. Take this opening exchange:
First Journalist: I've got to ask. What do you think [Tropic Thunder Method actor] Lincoln O'Siris would think of Jamie's performance in this?
Robert Downey Jr.: Next question.
Robert Downey Jr.: By the way I could just say that to all them.
First Journalist: Do you think he'd approve?
Robert Downey Jr.: I have no idea how to even begin answering that question. And by the way--I want to have a good time. I want to have a great time, just that one tied my fucking shoelaces together right off the bat. What else you got?
Second Journalist: So I'll kiss your ass and maybe it'll be better.
Robert Downey Jr.: I don't think that's the answer either. Yeah, you do your thing and I'll do mine.
Comments
Where's Rona Barrett when you need her?
Well, at least he didn't call anyone "mashed potatoes with no gravy" . . .
I think she and Jeanie Most ran off together, Thelma & Louise-style.
I would be pissed too if someone asked me a stupid question like that.
Dude knows how to show them where the bear shat in the woods, does he not? My love for Robbie-D is like a pretty little circle...
For the record, I thought RDJ's response to these questions -- not my questions! -- was absolutely hilarious. The guy vastly exceeded my expectations, was my point.
I think Tugg Speedman (aka "Simple Jack") would have had more to say about Foxx's performance.
Who let tweedledum and dee into the conference? No wonder he shut them down. That's not a question, it's a pit trap set up for no reason other than having a wank at an A-lister.
Would have to consent there, couldn't have said it any better myself.