Inside man

March 30, 2007 He's since moved into the digital era and will occasionally write on a computer, but Shavelson's passion for doing things the old-fashioned way no doubt dates back to the earliest years of his career, which began with him working as a joke writer for comedian Bob Hope. "I'm a writer by choice, producer through necessity and director in self-defense," the veteran writer and filmmaker says of his career decisions. Now, he's offering up the secrets to Hollywood longevity with the release of his autobiography "How to Succeed in Hollywood Without Really Trying, P.S. -- You Can't!" It will be published by BearManor Media in late April, closely timed with his 90th birthday.

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