How to Piss Off Iron Man at The Soloist Press Conference

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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

  • gwendemarco says:

    Where's Rona Barrett when you need her?

  • SugartitsMcFirecrotch says:

    Well, at least he didn't call anyone "mashed potatoes with no gravy" . . .

  • Desk_hack says:

    I think she and Jeanie Most ran off together, Thelma & Louise-style.

  • Jason says:

    I would be pissed too if someone asked me a stupid question like that.

  • LickyDisco says:

    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...

  • Seth Abramovitch says:

    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.

  • Peter Debruge says:

    I think Tugg Speedman (aka "Simple Jack") would have had more to say about Foxx's performance.

  • Lilly says:

    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.