Author plans plastic surgery to look like Shakespeare

A high-profile Chinese author is planning to spend more than $150,000 (Rs 66 lakh) on plastic surgery to make himself look like William Shakespeare. Zhang Yiyi will undergo 10 surgeries over a 10-month period to sculpt his face into the splitting image of the British playwright, the Shanghai Daily reported.


Lookalike: Yiyi will undergo 10 surgeries over a 10-month period to
sculpt his face into the image of Shakespeare. pic/Getty Images

"Life is a process of striving to become a better person. I think the surgeries are worth the money," Zhang was quoted as saying. The surgeon set to perform the procedures said it would not be too difficult because Zhang already has a sculpted face with a sharp nose and deep eyes, similar to Shakespeare. The work would focus on his chin and eyes, the report said. Zhang's plan was dismissed as attention-seeking by many Chinese internet users. Zhang is a controversial figure who once compared himself to China's great sage, Confucius.