Robert Downey Jr honoured in Chicago

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr has been presented with the Gene Siskel Film Center's Renaissance Award for his versatility as an actor.
The 'Iron Man' star received the gong at a gala reception in Chicago on Saturday in recognition of his contribution to cinema, reported Contactmusic.
The organisation said they gave the 45-year-old actor the accolade because he is one of the "most respected and versatile actors of his generation."
Reflecting on his career, Downey, who has a history of alcohol and drug addiction, pointed out 'Tropic Thunder', 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Iron Man' as his favourite movies of his own.
"Those three movies are the most representative of my work. I'm just glad that I didn't cheese out and phone in a performance on films that did so well," said Downey.
The actor also admitted he has finally moved on from the addiction struggles that blighted his career between 1996 and 2003.
"I don't really think about it much anymore. I used to think, 'Everywhere I look, there are all of these issues. I need some dope,' But having a gargantuan hangover is not a great feeling," he said.
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