Overall, I would say that Benjamin Siegel is the most interesting gangster I have learned about. It is partly because I relate to his background, but also because I respect his idealism, optimism and perseverance. Although that same perseverance led to his downfall, he never lost faith.
Furthermore, to this day, I believe that Bugsy is one of the top 3 gangster movies I have ever seen.
Siegel was definitely a very smart guy. A lot of people think of him as a loose cannon who was nothing more than a glorified thug. In reality, he was as sharp as a fox and probably could've been The President Of The United States if he had wanted to go that route.
"What is given, can be taken away. Everyone lies. Everyone dies." - Casey Anthony, in a poem, July 7, 2008
