John Lennon's killer says he sought glory, deserved death penalty

In this Dec 9,1980, file photo, a crowd gathers outside the Dakota apartment building after John Lennon, who lived there, was shot hours earlier in front of the building when returning home on the evening of Dec 8. Photos: AP

The man who killed John Lennon in 1980 says he was seeking glory and deserved the death penalty for a "despicable” act.

Mark David Chapman made the comments in response to questions last month from a parole board, which denied him parole for an 11th time.