Semi-Famous : A True Story of Near Celebrity

As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress.So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap. He attempts to define the word "fame"-hint: it's harder than you'd think.He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognizable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus).He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?).He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy?If not, why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV). Packed with playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or at least going viral on TikTok.