Thomas Ian Nicholas

Nichols and his wife will celebrate Valentine's Day long distance this year. Credit: Getty Images

With his movie "Please Give" and a new CD both coming out in April, Thomas Ian Nicholas has a pretty full plate these days. But the handsome actor-turned-musician took a few minutes to share with Holidash his fondest -- and grossest -- Valentine's Day memories.

What is your favorite Valentine's Day memory?
My favorite Valentine's Day was in 2007. It was a month and a half after getting married and my wife and I had a quiet dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.

What is your worst Valentine's Day memory?
My worst Valentine's Day experience was in high school. I bought strawberries and melted chocolate to dip them fondue style. I cut into the first strawberry and a bug crawled out from the center. The chocolate was still good though!

What's the best gift you ever gave or received from a Valentine?
The best gift I received from a Valentine was an iPod mini. I'm a techie but who doesn't love an iPod?

How do you plan on celebrating Valentine's Day this year?
My wife is a house DJ and this year she will be touring in Asia during Valentine's Day, so we'll be celebrating via video chat on our computers.

Do you have any Valentine's Day traditions?
My Valentine's Day tradition is to enjoy a really nice dinner with my wife at a great restaurant. It may sound simple, but my schedule is usually busy so I try to make the day about my Valentine.

What's your ideal Valentine's Day?
I would say that the ideal Valentine's Day is my tradition of a nice dinner -- in an exotic place during a vacation.