Alice Cooper
The Godfather of Shock Rock
"When you land in Phoenix after you’ve been on tour, it’s like you’re on vacation. I went to Cortez High, hung at Christown Mall, and grew up watching 'Wallace and Ladmo.' Our kids went to Hopi Elementary School. PV is paradise, and PV is home."
Dierks Bentley
American country music singer and songwriter
"I grew up in Arcadia before Arcadia was cool. Memories include causing havoc at Fashion Square, skateboarding around the mall. We also hopped in people’s yards taking beer from their refrigerators and partook in legendary desert parties doing bottle rocket wars. Our family spent summers at Lake Powell, and for a job, I painted citrus tree trunks. I met my wife Cass at Ingleside Middle School; I had a crush on her. We dated on and off, and in 2005 I was opening for George Straight, she walked on our bus, and I knew that was it."
Michael + Nicole Phelps
The most decorated Olympian of all time
"We love playing golf at Silverleaf and enjoy Suns and Cardinals games (when the Ravens come to town- Michael is a big Baltimore fan). Our go-to dinner spots are Steak 44 and Elements. We love everything about living in Paradise Valley. However, the thing we love most is savoring the beauty of our stunning sky and sunsets. Plus, our community is so friendly. We’ve owned two homes in PV; it's home, and we're not going anywhere."
Danica Patrick
The most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing + entrepreneurial boss babe
"I love the weather. I love that everything comes through Phoenix; every tour, every speaker, every artist, comedian, you name it- there's plenty of entertainment. I love that we’re not too far to the beach, you can get to the mountains, you can go to Sedona. Most importantly, it’s where my friends are. I’m a big fan of Zinc Bistro and True Foods. I love alone time, taking walks and listening to music."
Sophie Cunningham
The Phoenix Mercury superstar dubbed "Spicy Sophie"
"I'm all about The Global Ambassador and grabbing a burger at Harvey's. We’re spoiled here to have many good options. I get to work with Tom Chambers, an Arizona legend, who is amazing... but I gotta give it back to him because he likes to talk trash. And the rest of the guys are just as incredible. During the Mercury off-season, I'm a Suns reporter. I love being on another side of basketball."
Randy Johnson
Diamondbacks World Series Winner, Travel Photographer
"We were fortunate to raise our kids in Paradise Valley, but it was important for my children to understand not everybody lives like that. Because I love to travel, we'd expose our kids to areas around the world where they could see how others lived. I vividly remember pulling up in front of a village and little kids lining up awaiting my children passing out fun stuff like crayons and paper."
Hailey Ostrom
Pro Golfer
"My first hole-in-one was at TPC Stadium hole 16 the day after the Waste Management Phoenix Open- totally storybook! To top it off, I also turned professional that morning. Truly, a sign from God I was on the right path. I love Kierland for shopping and dining (Etta!). I also love Blanco and Frank & Lupes."
Grayson Allen
#8 on the Phoenix Suns
"It’s surreal. The afternoon I signed my latest contract, I couldn’t stop thinking how lucky we are, how grateful we are, and how blessed we are because we're in an incredible situation. In the NBA, this is probably the most loved and the most accepted I have ever felt from a fan base. It doesn’t go unnoticed; I really appreciate it. It's a cool reminder and a cool thing whenever you run through the tunnel and kids are wearing your jersey wanting autographs."
Mike Tyson
"Iron Mike"
"Living in Paradise Valley was incredible especially with my custom pigeon coop. I lived next door to Leona Helmsley."