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Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.

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Aristophanes
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Comedy Writer
Playwright
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Father of Comedy
Nothing
Trip
Like
Bold
Worthy
Adventure
Travel
Journey
Achieve
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