FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME PRINT COMMENTS The actor, writer, director and producer was roasted and toasted by his friends and co-workers as he became the honor's 46th recipient. ?I love being a part of this industry,? George Clooney said as he accepted the American Film Institute?s AFI Life Achievement Award tonight at a gala dinner at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. "I'm very proud of the changes I'm seeing in this industry. They're much overdue." He also thanked his parents, who were present, calling them ?two of the most ethical people I know.