He is a well - meaning individual but he is n't blessed with much intelligence , and he manages to mess up almost every job he is given .
Trevor Short , played by Phil McDermott , is the inseparable sidekick of Paul Priestly ( Mark Thrippleton ) .
Paul Priestly is a well - meaning Paul Priestly but Paul Priestly is n't blessed with much intelligence , and Paul Priestly manages to mess up almost every job Paul Priestly is given .
Trevor Short , played by Phil McDermott , is the inseparable sidekick of Paul Priestly ( Mark Thrippleton ) .