Born in Zanzibar and growing up in Africa, Dr Paul Allin qualified as a doctor in Rhodesia. He fought in the Rhodesian bush war before working for Anglo American Corporation at Wankie Colliery near Victoria Falls. He emigrated to South Africa where he continued to work on the South African gold mines. He now lives in Cambewarra in Australia and he still works as a general practitioner. He has an interest in philosophy and how it can be used to help with self esteem and managing illness.