"Most handsome" man seeks fame
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-02-16 18:14

Who is the most charming man in the world? David Beckham, Brad Pit or Tom Cruise? Neither of them, at least in the eyes of a salesman surnamed Lin who claims to be the most attractive guy on the globe.

Lin firmly believes he is the most handsome guy in the world.

"Many people say that I am far more charming than the movie stars, say, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tse Ting Fung and I know this. I look young and mature."

"I believe no one can top me in appearance, " Lin said, " I am ten times more handsome than any one else."

Tse Ting Fung

"Handsome guys seldom brag about their outlooks, while the braggers are anything but handsome, " Lin responded to those who may doubt that he is exaggerating about his appearance.

Lin, 165cm (5.4 feet) tall, called the news hotline of the Southern China Metropolis Daily earlier this month, asking the paper to help promote him into a celebrity.

He offered to treat a dinner to anyone who can make him famous.

"I'll be very grateful to my future patrons. They are ten times more important than my parents. I will pay back by inviting them to a meal," Lin said.

Eager to become a star, Lin claimed that his face is more than enough to make him famous, though he was not gifted in arts and performing.

Takeshi Kaneshiro

When asked about the best-looking part on him, Lin alleged that each part is perfect and no defects can be found.

"It's standard" was his reply to questions about his 165-cm stature.

Lin used to be a waiter and now working as a salesman at a market selling steel products. The 24-year-old man has never formally dated a girl though quite a number of women have shown interests in him, according to Lin.

Whenever he is idle, he just looks into the mirror to enjoy his handsome appearance or posing for pictures, according to Lin.

"His illusion originates from narcissism," a psychologist in Hainan University said, adding that narcissism can often make people feel too good about themselves.