On tonight’s presentation of BET HONORS, GABRIELLE UNION host and TYLER PERRY is feted for his prodigious work as a writer, director, producer, actor and studio head. And judging from the popularity of his MADEA character, you could probably get away with throwing ‘actress’ into the mix, as well.

We spoke with PERRY at the recent press conference for his upcoming movie, MADEA GOES TO JAIL, and he let us in on the secret of his directing style. Listen in below:

THE BET HONORS airs at 9 tonight on BET