I'm pretty sure some of you are overcomplicating the key import process.

If it's hidden in 'plain sight' - you probably don't need to hash it etc and use python or shell scripts.

Just work out which letters to read off  e.g 1st and last letter of each word?

And follow the instructions on bitbills to import.

The impossible part for me is running a bitcoind that has the 'importprivkey' command.
The paper wallet thing looks interesting.. once the gui allows key import.