Can't eject leopard disk

So my intel imac died during the middle of an install. I need to get the disk out. WHen I reboot, I have tried:
- holding down eject on keyboard. nope, insists on booting from CD.
- holding down option to get a list of boot options. Nope.
- holding down the mouse button. nope.
How can I get that disk out of there?

To eject a disc using firmware:
Restart the computer.
When you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Command-Option-O-F keys. (The Command key has an Apple on it.)
Release the keys when you see a white welcome screen.
At the prompt, type:
eject cd
Press Return, then wait a few seconds. The disc drive should eject the disc, and "ok" appears on the screen when the action is complete.
Type:
mac-boot
Press Return.
Your computer starts up normally and you see the familiar Mac OS X desktop.
Carolyn

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