How to Eject CD when icon doesn't show on desktop

I inserted an old CD in my iMac Intel and the icon doesn't show on desktop.
I have re-booted twice and still it does not eject.
Previous answers say to insert a paper clip and get it out that way, but there is no 'hole' to do that.
Hope someone can help me.
Thanks
ROSE

You are a GENIUS!!  holding down the mouse button while re-booting did the trick!
Should I throw away the CD that caused the trouble?  or try mounting it again?
Also...for some reason when I re-booted with the mouse button held down..all my mail accounts are frozen???  I'll deal with that later I guess... but THANK YOU again
Rose

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