Colin did his first stand-up comedy gig in May 2005 and in July that year won the hotly contested 'Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol' Competition, winning a support slot at Bloomsbury Theatre, a part on Jimmy Carr's new DVD and a couple of TV appearances doing sketches with Jimmy. Described as 'laconic and charming', Colin talks about his failings, inadequacies, mistakes and general stupidity, all tinged with an air of paranoia and insecurity but is charming and funny.