Is the action of the missing verb happening now or in the past?

Although Paul has a successful career as a lawyer, he still wishes he __________________ a rock musician. (be)]]> What is the correct form of the verb in the subjunctive mood?

Although Paul has a successful career as a lawyer, he still wishes he __________________ a rock musician. (be)]]> Say the sentence.

Although Paul has a successful career as a lawyer, he still wishes he were a rock musician.]]>