The Scotsman's David Ferguson talks to Edinburgh and Scotland's Scott MacLeod about his career and remaining ambitions.
"Andy Warhol's forecast that everyone would have their 15 minutes of fame resonates horribly in these Simon Cowell times of instant 'celebrity' entertainment, but one tends to imagine that in sport 15 minutes is nowhere near enough to earn recognition.
"Careers are built on consistency, but, in fact, star status can come from periods of time much, much shorter. Scotland's leading rugby players are entering the Heineken Cup this weekend determined to help Edinburgh and Glasgow make their mark, but knowing that, with more eyes watching than at any other time, the next two weeks could have a major influence on their future in the game, and the prospect of fame.
"Scott MacLeod is the only Scot involved with either team to know what it feels like to reach as far as the semi-finals of the northern hemisphere's leading tournament and rugby's top club event in the world. And his confidence and whole reason for being has been lifted hugely by a 15-minute appearance that passed many by."
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