“ I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. I was very athletic, playing volleyball and softball. I did gymnastics for about ten years, too. Jasmine Tookes Model
“ I love driving; driving along the California coastline is the best drive in the world. Al Jardine Guitarist
“ My family belongs to a tennis club in Valencia, California, so I always go there. I play a lot of tennis with my dad and swim. And I like to go to the gym there. Ashley Tisdale Actress
“ I grew up with the Blind Boys' music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music. Ben Harper Singer-Songwriter
“ I'll always consider myself a Southerner. A lot of people put California down, but my dreams were realized there. Billy Bob Thornton Actor
“ That was a mistake, I guess, going out to California. They have these things called guidance counselors in high school. They drink a lot of herbal tea. Bonnie Jo Campbell Novelist