How people define or enjoy pizza is highly subjective. Jimmy likes deep dish pizza, while I only like extra crispy, thin pizza without any cheese. Yes. That's right. I don't like cheese on my pizza, other than a sprinkling of parmesan. And, I like pineapple, ham or a similar meat on my pizza, along with some onions. As long as the crust is ultra thin and crispy, I won't complain. So, for me, the crust is the most important part.
Despite growing up in NJ, a state that is populated by many people of Italian descent, I prefer what is usually considered California style pizza. Some people like Chicago style pizza, which is usually deep dish. That's why pizza is so popular. You can make it or order it to fit your individual taste. You can top it with most anything and it's still pizza.
We do have a good pizza place here in town that will make you one slice however you like it. In fact the name of the place is "Slices". They make their own dough and it's usually very good. Of course, for me, they better make it very crispy or I will not be satisfied. I hate chain restaurant pizza.