“The use of the word "just" by an Australian means that whatever it is you have to do, it will not be easy, as in "Just pull that sword out of the stone" or "Just split that atom."”

—  Michael Palin

Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997)

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British comedian, actor, writer and television presenter 1943

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