Mark Christopher Lawrence reveals the specific piece of advice from Bill Cosby that took him from a 7-minute amateur set to a 25-minute professional powerhouse overnight.

Mark Christopher Lawrence is a veteran actor and comedian beloved for his roles in Chuck and the cult mockumentary Fear of a Black Hat.

Mark discusses the value of growing up with a single mother and how learning "life skills" at age six prepared him for the industry. He breaks down the improvisational freedom director Rusty Cundieff gave him on Fear of a Black Hat and why he chooses to build deep backstories for even his smallest characters. The conversation covers his transition into "Christian comedy" and the technical art of listening to an actor to find the perfect response.

For anyone curious about the decency and craft required to stay relevant in Hollywood for 40 years.