Daren Parr for Destination X UK season one / BBC
Age: 58
Occupation: London Taxi Driver
From: London
How did you prepare yourself mentally and physically to take part?
“I’ve recently had a complete knee replacement and have gained a few pounds. It’s only the last couple of months that I’ve been able to go to the gym. I’ve been preparing myself mentally as much as I can too – looking at maps and researching cities and flags.”
How far would you go to win the £100k and what would you spend it on?
“It’s not really the prize money that motivates me but I don’t say that lightly. Of course it would make a massive difference. It’s a life changing amount of money. I would love to take the family on a Winnebago around America or get my wife a new kitchen. But a wise man once told me, money goes in your wallet but memories go in your mind forever.”
What assumptions will other players make about you?
“I’m a glass half full kind of guy and that might rub some people up the wrong way. I don’t like being around negative people. I’ll always try and take the positive out of something – my motto is ‘deeds not words’.”
What do you think it takes to win this game?
“The ability to get along with the other contestants, good general knowledge and a great big spoonful of luck.”
Destination X continues Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.
