Is it as easy as just being good at music, painting, writing or other creative pursuits and the world will naturally beat a path to your door?  Not really.  I asked our guest how many Taylor Swifts wannabees, with talent, may be walking around today without a recording contract a realistic path to fame whose musical story may end with smoky club open mics in her town. He posited a guess of 5,000.  That’s just the way it is.  There are many variables that go into achieving success and fame for a talent or particular genius in your field. We all know too well that many people in America look to become famous for being well known and, admittedly(the Kardashians are you listening?)having a great sense of style.  Honestly, though, why do some folks break through the glut of talent and rise to the top/  Professor Cass Sunstein, of Harvard Law School, considers the elements in his rollicking new book, “How to Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How The Beatles Came to Be.”  You will be captivated by stories behind Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, Connie Converse, and Sixto Rodriquez, among many others.  That’s the point. Some you’ve heard of.  Some you haven’t.  Why is that?  Listen in and find out.