Python vs Visual Basic

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I want to create a program that will ask a user a series of questions
and then generate a Microsoft Word document whose content is dictated
by the answers.  I am not a professional programmer, and I understand
only a little about OO programming.  Should I

a) stick to -- *gasp* -- Visual Basic to accomplish my goal;

b) use Python, with which I am somewhat familiar, and which I would
prefer to use; or

c) find another hobby because I am only going to end up hurting
myself?

I am aware of the COM tools within Python, but I have not been able to
find documentation that makes much sense.  Any pointers to good,
basic-level documentation would be much appreciated.