Q&A; / MARK EHRMAN : Getting to Heart of Memorable Gifts

What was the most memorable valentine you ever received?

El Vez, The Mexican Elvis:

“Two years ago a secret admirer sent me these chocolate candies. They were the ones that say, “ooh-baby” and “kiss me.” Only these were all in Spanish. I thought that was pretty cool.”

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John Waters, film director--”Pink Flamingos,” “Polyester”:

“When I was in my early 20s, that certain someone sent me a small chicken’s heart from the butcher wrapped beautifully in a luxurious gift box. I don’t know. . . . It felt like love.”

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Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor:

“My most memorable valentine is and has always been my daughter, Valentina. Every year, my husband, Ron, and I look forward to spending this special day with her.”

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Cynthia Heimel, Playboy and Village Voice columnist and author of “Sex Tips for Girls” and “If you Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead Yet?”

“In the fourth grade, I started an ‘I Hate Boys’ club. I couldn’t stand all the girls giggling about stupid boys. Then I received a valentine from Jerry Bass, the class heartthrob. I giggled. It was the beginning of the end.”

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Daryl Gates, former LAPD Chief, KFI talk radio host:

“Nothing immediately comes to mind. It’s not a big day in my life. I guess that fits my image, right?”