Collins first worked at Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club on the Upper East Side of New York City and then went on to performing all over the city and in New Jersey.

He has opened for star performers including Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julio Iglesias, Tony Bennett and Dolly Parton.

Collins has also appeared in numerous television shows and movies, including the 2010 documentary film I Am Comic.[3] He was Rosie O'Donnell's successor in hosting the TV show VH-1’s Standup Spotlight.[4]

As of 2011 Collins appeared in over 200 live stand-up performances per year around the United States.[5] He performs regularly on XM Satellite Radio.[citation needed]

Collins lives in Santa Monica, California, and he often uses the cultural tension between New York and Santa Monica in his routines.