to academic accreditation. Over 150 schools and 20 community groups benefited from the initiative. He struggled with life after cricket, and moved to America for a time, where he became involved with the Compton Cricket Club in Los Angeles, which seeks to use the spirit and disciplines of cricket to turn youngsters away from crime. This led to Smith being awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City in 2003. He also works with the Prince's Trust in the U.K. In 2007, Smith published a revealing autobiography entitled Wasted?, described by one reviewer as "far from a conventional read" and a work of "refreshing honesty".The book was nominated for the shortlist of the Sunday Times Newspaper Book of the Year Award. Media Work Wrote a weekly article for the Birmingham Post 1998 – 1999 – 2000. Has since written articles for a variety of magazines. Has a Hospitality room named after him at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Global Ambassador for the Compton Cricket Club. References External links Cricinfo Profile Sources Wasted?, by Paul Smith, published by Know the score books (2007), 1964 births Living people Warwickshire cricketers English cricketers Doping cases in cricket People from Gosforth Cricketers from Tyne and Wear Shropshire cricketers