The young reporter walked up to the table where dora spangle was sitting and introduced himself. "miss spangle, i'm dan quaid from 'star international'." the actress smiled up at him charmingly. "if i (know) you were coming, i'd have reserved a bigger table," she said. "you're too kind," laughed dan. "you 2) (not/say) that if you knew what a huge appetite i have! " "probably not," agreed dora. "now, i have to go in ten minutes. so, if i were you, i 3) (start) asking your questions." "very well. do you have any regrets about retiring from acting? " asked dan. "not about retiring," she replied. "but i do wish i (play) the role of cleopatra just once in my career." "if someone 5) (offer) you the part now, would you take it? " "no, it's too late now. i've decided to retire and that's final." "what 6) (you/do) if you get bored? " "oh, there's no chance of that," she assured him. "i might get bored if i 7) (not/have) all my animals to look after, though." "do you ever wish you 8) (marry)? " dan asked. "not really," she replied. "although i probably 9) (marry) john rogers if he had asked me," she added sadly. "what if " "i'm sorry," dora interrupted. "i really must go now. it's time to feed my dogs and they get very upset if i (be).