[4][7] Williams studied musical theatre at Whitireia Performance Centre in Wellington,[7] and at the end of 2013 moved to Auckland.

Paul appeared as a guest on episodes 48 (Oatmeal and death) and 137 (Shaqinahat) of Taskmaster The Podcast with Ed Gamble as the host.

He stars in the TVNZ comedy series Kid Sister along with Our Flag Means Death writer Simone Nathan.

As a musician, Williams released some early albums of comedy and parody, before moving on to writing and performing original songs.

[16][17] 'Euroleague', the 7th track on the album, was featured as soundtrack for James Acaster's stand up tour and comedy special Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999.