Charles Manson built himself an army of brainwashed people to do his dirty work, most of whom are still loyal to him after 40 years in prison. He's turned down his own parole hearings as he's made a life for himself in prison. He walked out of his last parole hearing stating he had to work on his website and didn't have time to waste in court. He's given more provocative and interesting interviews than any so-called celebrity or politician ever has. I guarantee his resume would be a whole lot more interesting than any of his detractors could produce.