The hat stays on with Blu-Tack.
Of course. Makes so much sense. It's either some sort of adhesive or that thing is the most unusual birthmark ever, and I'm glad he decided to get it surgically removed so he could advance his acting opportunities.

Your Haysbert comment reminds me of jarring voiceovers as well. Jeff Bridges's VO work in commercials always throw me, because he constantly sounds one drawl away from The Dude.