Many people know him as Spence on CBS's The King of Queens, but what Patton Oswalt enjoys the most is stand-up comedy. Oswalt has released two full-length comedy albums, and his credits include many guest-starring roles in sitcoms and small movie roles.

Oswalt spoke with The Daily Collegian Monday night about a variety of subjects, including his brand new special Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain, which will premiere at 10 p.m. Sunday on Comedy Central.

What is it like being a comedian?

It's like, going up on stage and telling jokes, and people laugh at them. It's great.

Wow. Have you always wanted to do stand-up?

I decided that this is what I wanted to do between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I was doing a lot of different stuff at the time, and I tried doing some jokes at open mic nights. It worked out all right, so I decided this is what I want to do.

Did you ever try to use your fame to your advantage?

I managed to use it to get a flu shot this year. I have an accountant who helps me get out of my taxes as well.

What moment would you consider a pinnacle of your career, whether it be a stand-up moment, or of your appearances on TV shows or movies?

Two years ago, after a show, one of the strippers at a club recognized me. Well, she thought I was on The Drew Carey Show, but I only had to pay the initial $20 for my lap dance, and I got the "happy ending" completely for free. It was easily seven free songs of lap dance absolutely free. It was ... amazing.

What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld? Does he really talk like that?

I don't really know. No one gets to meet him. A lot of his shots with the other co-stars are over the shoulder of his body double. It was too dangerous for him to shoot with his co-stars so he would do all of his stuff early in the week before everyone got there.

Who are some of your favorite comedians?

Jay Leno, Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg. They are the only ones that ever had any balls to say anything dangerous. They are really courageous and edgy and don't care if people like them.

What comedians do you think really have it going on right now?

Dave Chapelle. Him and a few others are really the only ones that have the guts to let it all hang out, and he does it on cable. That's unbelievable.

I noticed that you have been in a number of television shows and movies as well. Which do you enjoy more?

Stand-up is the most fun, acting is the most rewarding, and writing is the most satisfying when I do it well.

You were in 'Starsky and Hutch.' Did you get to hang out with Snoop Dog at all?

I actually got to interview him. He was very cool, chill.

So how long do you usually work on material before you decide to put it into your show, or should I say, how do you go about writing your material?

I don't really sit down and write. I just go up, say stuff and if people laugh I use it, if they don't I tweak it a bit, or throw it away. I'm always getting ready for something. What I have learned from doing these things before, is to train like 15 rounds for them. I purposely do shows in really crappy rooms leading up to the special, because then it's that much better, and my delivery is stronger from having to work my material on these crappy audiences, and then it's that much better for my fans when they come to my big shows.

You have a new special airing Sunday on Comedy Central called 'Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain.' What can viewers expect?

Jokes. A lot of them, and I do the whole thing in Spanish.

Are you working on anything else currently?

I'm working on a couple of movies and some comic strips, but other than that not really.

If you could take your career in any direction, where would you go next?

An hour special on HBO or Showtime would be excellent, or a series on those networks. They give you the freedom of creative control, you don't have to worry about risky content.