Here is an excerpt from an article from the Times of India dated 27 August 2006.
Rewrite it, changing the sentences in direct speech into reported speech. Leave
the other sentences unchanged.
“Why do you want to know my age? If people know I am so old,I won't get work!”
laughs 90-year-old A. K. Hangal, one of Hindi cinema's most famous character
actors. For his age, he is rather energetic. “What's the secret?” we ask. “My
intake of everything is in small quantities. And I walk a lot,” he replies. “I joined
the industry when people retire. I was in my 40s. So I don't miss being called a
star. I am still respected and given work, when actors of my age are living in
poverty and without work. I don't have any complaints,” he says, adding, “but
yes, I have always been underpaid.” Recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Hangal
never hankered after money or materialistic gains. “No doubt I am content today,
but money is important. I was a fool not to understand the value of money
earlier,” he regrets.