Growing up in Arizona, what were your favorite outdoor activities?
I enjoyed being with my family. We’d hike the Grand Canyon and swim in the summer. I really liked bike-riding in my neighborhood with my dad.

Talk about Tucson.
Tucson is just home. It’s where my parents are. I love everything about it, whether it’s the warm weather or the beautiful mountains. When you associate [a place] with home, it’s always very special for a lot of different reasons.

If you were trying to persuade the Olympic committee to hold the games in Arizona, what would your argument be?
Lots of open space, beautiful sunsets, kind people … but I don’t think we’re big enough for something like that! We don’t have the venues or infrastructure, but it would be nice, nonetheless.

What Arizona restaurant would you give a gold medal?
I love Vivace, Beyond Bread and Frost Gelato in Tucson. Vivace is a fancy Italian restaurant, so I’d give it the gold medal.

Best place to live in Arizona?
I’d prefer Tucson, to be near my parents, family and friends.

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