Personal Life
Parrott is a supporter of Everton. He is married to Karen and has two children, and lives in Formby. He and his wife are directors of John Parrott Limited.
In 1996 Parrott was honoured with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
In 2008 Parrott launched John Parrott Cue Sports, an online retailer selling snooker and pool cues and some snooker collectibles.
In 2011 it was announced that Parrott was to be the Honourary Patron of the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA).
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