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My favorite male comedian, borderline homophobe, MySpace friend, and all-around hottie and nice guy Dane Cook is hosting tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live. For once, SNL is must-see tv. I predict this will be a hilarious show, and I only hope it means even bigger and better things for Mr. Cook.

Dane, that softy, gets all mushy about what this means to him over at his official site:

The dream that I had in 7th grade is about to become a reality. I've been asked to host Saturday Night Live! December 3rd! I did this with my stand up comedy. Not a tv career or a film career. I did it because I was a good guy with great intentions. I never got caught up in anything beyond the simple idea of bettering myself at this craft that I love and respect. More than anything I am doing it because my fans are some of the sharpest, coolest comedy fans on this planet and you got behind me and never left... The things you dream can become the things you have. The things you have should always be shared. I share this with you guys because, well, you've become part of this ride. We can all enjoy this together.

Awww... what a girl!

I met Dane once, after having had the pleasure of booking him for a very sold-out show last year in Vermont. He was a really, really nice guy -- totally amazing on and off stage. He immediately showered praise on the poster that I'd designed for the show, so I instantly fell in love with him. The whole thing was my coolest career moment so far.

I'll be watching SNL tonight, very excited. Will you?

Added bonus: James Blunt, who's single "You're Beautiful" has been in iPod heavy rotation this fall, is the musical guest. (Sorry, Rick, but I louve that song.)