Bio
Josh Kilmer-Purcell is an American goat farmer, advertising executive and author from Sharon Springs, New York who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 21, in 2012.
His team partner was his life partner Brent Ridge. He was 43 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Describe what you do
During the week, I work as an Advertising Creative Director in New York City. On the weekends, I commute to my goat farm in Sharon Springs, NY.
3 words to describe you
Funny, self-deprecating and generous.
Favorite hobbies
Cooking, gardening and traveling.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Reviving the small town where our farm is located by bringing attention to Beekman Farm and rural America through our television show.
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
Julia Child
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
Martha Stewart
What scares you most about traveling?
Falling ill during The Race.
What excites you most about traveling?
Partaking in new cuisines.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together
We are quick to argue and both of us think we are the smartest people in the room.
Pet peeve about your teammate
Brent never admits when he is wrong.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
There are two: Italy, because I can't believe I have never been, and Russia because of the history and culture.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
If we win, we could finally be together under the same roof every night for the first time in three years. Being apart during the workweek has been a struggle and gone on far too long.