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By April MacIntyre Oct 15, 2009, 4:14 GMT

Gerard Butler bites the Big Apple on SNL, Oct. 17

Scottish actor and teetotaler Gerard Butler is set to host Saturday Night Live. 10/06/2009 - Gerard Butler - Gerard will serve as host this weekend, October 17, with musical guest Shakira, and NBC fired over the first promo of his appearance. © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

10/06/2009 - Gerard Butler - Gerard will serve as host this weekend, October 17, with musical guest Shakira, and NBC fired over the first promo of his appearance. © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

10/06/2009 - Gerard Butler - Gerard will serve as host this weekend, October 17, with musical guest Shakira, and NBC fired over the first promo of his appearance. © Albert L. Ortega / PR PhotosGerard will serve as host this weekend, October 17, with musical guest Shakira, and NBC fired over the first promo of his appearance.Butler almost became a lawyer in Scotland, but was fired from his first job as a trainee. He eventually found his way to the US, living for a while in Venice, California, and traveling all across the country while building his acting career.Watch the clip below as Gerard and Will Forte record a promo while Will tries (and fails) to squeeze in a zinger at Gerard. Will has some questions for Gerard.

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