Possible Clues:

• The Mafia, short of a hit, casually turned over celebrity
• A place in the sun
• Two notes about morning glory
• Note footballer's body complaint
• Spring offered its stimulus
• As shown by setter, foremost characters in Flanders achieve renown
• That's well-known to be Milton's spur
• Repute
• Notoriety or celebrity
• Celebs acquire it