If you were looking for the real world poet, go to Paul Neil Milne Johnstone.

Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings Biographical information Died Thursday Planet of origin Earth Occupation Poet First appearance Primary Phase Physical information Species Human

Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings[1] was a poet who wrote the worst poetry in the universe. In fact, her poetry is still considered to be the worst in the Galaxy, closely followed by that of the Azgoths of Kria and the Vogons, in that order.

She lived at 37 Wasp Villas, Greenbridge, Essex, GB10 1LL.[2]

Here is an excerpt of her poetry:

The dead swans lay in the stagnant pool. They lay. They rotted. They turned Around occasionally. Bits of flesh dropped off them from Time to time.:And sank into the pool's mire. They also smelt a great deal.

Behind the scenes

The picture used for Paula in the TV series' Guide entry is apparently based on Douglas Adams in drag.