How to Achieve 15 Minutes of Fame

The most infamous people become the topic of gossip among the media. These people know how to milk every chance they get to stay in headlines while some just get attention by accident. If you are the type that wants to jump on the tabloid's bandwagon, here are a list a things to achieve fame.

Instructions

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   Link yourself to a high profile figure. Accidents lead to "stardom." Many infamous people such as Monica Lewinsky never knew such personal incidents can lead to being top headlines, or in Lewinsky's case, book deals and an exclusive interview with Barbara Walters for a million dollars.

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   Have an unforgettable "talent." Paris Hilton is famous for her partying, past reckless driving and sex tape. What makes her stick out the most is being heiress to the Hilton empire, so if you're a naughty relative or friend of someone well-known, the paparazzi will break their necks to find you.

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   Sign up as a reality TV contestant. Reality TV means a shot at Hollywood. Forget about acting classes, past modeling experiences or singing lessons because it only takes 5 minutes on TV and people remember your face and name. William Hung, the "American Idol" reject is a perfect example. His rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" led him on numerous late night TV shows, a chance for his song to be played on radio and releasing a couple of albums.

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   Become a commercial star. Out of all the countless commercials on TV, there are only a few that stand out -- like the Subway commercials with Jared Fogle, a regular guy who claims to lose over a 100 of pounds off of Subway sandwiches. Audition for commercials, show off your acting skills and say your few lines on camera with greatness. Maybe out of pure luck the commercial you're on could be one of the greatest of all time.

Tips & Warnings

• Understand that there is a price to pay when becoming famous. Sometimes it can even lead to shame in your family, strangers hating you and wishing you could go away or, if you are going the Paris Hilton route, throwing all your morals out the window.

• Accept the fact that one day your 15 minutes of stardom will be over. So use the opportunity to make the most of it so you can go down in history.

• Don't become familiar for all the wrong reasons. Unless you want to go to jail like former astronaut Lisa Nowak, due to her jealous rage in a love triangle, it is not worth the risk.