Possible Clues:

• Divert attention from another as actor might
• Haughty, but not by the footlights
• Divert attention from, as actor might
• Outshine posh attendant across the street
• Divert attention as an actor with well-informed coach
• Pugs eat (anag.)
• Stand-offish (sl.)
• Better take the London coach!
• Drew attention away from
• Superior going to city by coach