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David Greagg. When We Were Kittens
When We Were Kittens
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Interview with Dougal. Hello Dougal. How are you today?
So what's it like being a little bit famous?
A few things about you have intrigued your readers. May I begin with this Good Cat thing you seem to have going?
So not anymore?
She's a bit of a trial, I gather?
Except when Shadow eats your food?
Would you like to tell us about your Munchies Habit?
So it was born of necessity rather than choice?
What do they taste of?
Does Shadow share your passion for munchies?
But for you it's a 24/7 thing, then?
You are very conscious of gender in your writing. How do cats see gender?
And when that happens, you have to protect them?
Red Cat Two seems to be very assertive
What happened?
So why are some boy cats so aggressive, do you think?
Love is very important to you, isn't it?
Even Belladonna?
You find it hard, getting down? Man says he's carried you down in his paws a few times
Apparently you talk to yourself out loud while you're doing it. What do you say?
Would you care to comment on your sister's weight gain?
I see. Tell us about the Chairman's Chair
You could ambush them and get it back, you know. It's your chair
You really are a very kind and thoughtful cat, Dougal. Any last words for your fans?
Interview with Shadow. So what's it like being the younger sister of the famous Dougal?
And the rest of the time?
Is this Sibling Rivalry?
It's not really a secret that you have Self-Esteem Issues
Tell us about Belladonna
I gather that you copy a lot of her mannerisms, such as lying on your side with one paw out and so forth
I gather it drove Belladonna nuts
I gather your kittenhood was traumatic
Tell us about meeting Dougal for the first time
You were OK with that?
Tell me more about being a Good Cat
Even if he makes you jealous because he gets more attention that you?
But he hasn't always been as supportive as you would like?
What about the tom-cat who hit you?
What did you say to the tom-cat?
Really? Nothing?
Mmm?
Which was?
And why was his tail waving?
But of course you do believe in politeness, don't you?
Mostly?
May I ask about your issues with food?
Do you struggle with body shape?
Well? You used to eat all Dougal's food too, we hear
But it's been a long time now, hasn't it?
Tell us about CJ
Dougal thinks CJ and Valentine are there to soak up any spare hugs around the house
Really? What about Ursa Minor?
Tell us about bathtub soccer
But you have to stop as soon as they look at you?
Which are?
Tell us about Woman
Do you think it would be better and more comfortable for her if you didn't
Any final message for the people out there?
Thank you, Shadow, and good-night
Interview with Belladonna. Hello Belladonna. How are you today?
So what's it like being the highest-ranking cat in Dougal's household?
I think you might work with me here, if at all possible?
Are you trying to tell me something?
Right. I think I get the picture
Hail Belladonna, Most Serene Highness, Princess of Cats, She Who Walks In Beauty Like The Night, Destroyer of Rodents, Scourge of Nocturnal Demons and Lantern of the Western Suburbs!
Tell us about yourself, if it please you, O most elegant and graceful of cats
I understand you were born in a veterinary clinic in Yarraville?
What was their response to that?
There are persistent rumours that you hid under her bed for your first few days
I gather the other cats wouldn't play with you?
And he did?
And Ashe?
Do you miss them?
Tell us about meeting Dougal for the first time
But you did warm to him after a while?
Tell us about Shadow
No really. We understand your views have thawed
How was this received?
Does she really think you are her mother?
Yet you permit her to share sleeping space with you?
I believe that you and she take turns looking after Man and Woman if they are ill
And so you are one big happy family?
You have never been tempted to accompany them on their walks?
There is also the consideration that Shadow's smart mouth might lead you into difficulties?
Well, thank you for your time, O Princess of Cats
Sorry, have I missed something?
Obsequious apologies! I will fetch you some at once
