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I didn't see much besides Melbourne and a quick trip down to the Twelve Apostles, but all the Aussies I encountered were good-spirited and had a fine sense of humor.

Jim Goad

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Jim Goad
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 12
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Humor
Melbourne
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