Paul (Friends S1E1)

Paul

Background

Paul "The Wine Guy" is a wine dealer in New York City. He has been divorced from his wife for two years. Paul tells women he hasn't been able to perform sexually since his wife left him in order to get in their pants.

During the events of Friends: Season 1 Episode 1 The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate played by John Allen Nelson

Paul goes to Monica Geller's apartment and she introduces him to Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing, Ross Geller, and Rachel Green. During their non-date, Paul tells Monica that he broke his ex-wife's watch to deal with his anger of her leaving him. He reveals to Monica that he hasn't been able to perform sexually ever since his wife left him. In the morning, Paul leaves Monica's apartment after having spent the night there.