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'I'm pretty damn good': Michael Keaton shares a smooch with lady friend as he gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published: 20:00 EST, 28 July 2016 | Updated: 01:13 EST, 29 July 2016

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His most famous role to date is playing the comic book character Batman.

And a lady friend of Michael Keaton gave her real life hero a celebratory kiss as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday.

It certainly seems the lithe blonde agreed with the 64-year-old's self-assessment that he is 'pretty damn good.'

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Her star: Michael Keaton got a smooch on the lips from a lady friend as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday

The father-of-one, who was in a relationship with actress Courteney Cox from 1989 to 1995, certainly seemed to be enjoying himself as he locked lips with the beauty.

During an hilarious speech, the down-to-earth actor, who started his career in local TV production after failing as a stand-up comic, took the opportunity to pour cold water on claims by stars about the difficulties of fame.

After being introduced by his actor son Sean Douglas, he said: 'To say this is a dream is kind of incorrect because I really never thought about being famous.

'It sure is fun, but that's not the thing I really thought of. I always wanted to be good, that's all I really ever wanted to be.

Michael Douglas was already taken: He was awarded a star under his stage, rather than his real name

Preaching to the converted: The award-winning actor jovially boasted 'I'm pretty damn good'

Cold water: Michael scoffed at the often mooted idea that fame is a burden, revealing 'it sure is fun'

'And honestly, to tell you the truth, I think sometimes I am and sometimes I think I'm pretty damn good.'

He also delved into the world of fortune cookie philosophy by explaining it is the journey rather than the accolades that are important, in all walks of life.

He said: ''You can be a good parent, you can be a good friend, a good husband, a good pal, a good actor - that's what you're supposed to do. You don't get extra credit for being those things, that's the job.

'That's what you're supposed to do and I'm never going to see it any other way than that.'

Michael has had an astonishing career renaissance in recent years, winning a Golden Globe and being nominated for an Oscar for his turn in 2014's Birdman.

My superhero: His son Sean Douglas waxed lyrical about his old man as he introduced him

Birdman takes flight: He seemed as proud as punch as he posed up with his honorary plaque

Dwarfed: The 5ft 10ins star was overshdaowed by his tall boy and his The Founder director John Lee Hancock

Ironically it told the story of a washed-up former superhero film star battling to resurrect his career.

It mirrored his rise and fall, for after winning critical acclaim for his turn in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice, he won the prestigious role of Bruce Wayne when the director helmed 1989's Batman.

After turning his back on the role after one sequel he he found himself relegated to B-movies, minor TV roles and voiceover work, but his performance in Birdman has seen him become the toast of Hollywood.

He also won a string of critics' choice awards for his portrayal of investigative journalist Walter "Robby" Robinson in Spotlight, which chronicles The Boston Globe's investigation into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The star, who adopted the name Keaton as his real moniker Michael Douglas had already been claimed, is of Scottish descent on his father's side, and once claimed to be a descendant of the famed Scots knight the Black Douglas.