Books
Luck
“Only those with scars on their body should be taken seriously when they talk about randomness. Ed is one of them; he is for real” – Nassim Taleb
“I love this book. In a way rare since ancient Athens, Ed Smith embodies a classical ideal: excellence in sport and thought” – Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
“Clear, thought-provoking and beautifully expressed. Smith on life and luck brings fresh ways of looking at things on every page” – Matthew Parris
“Smith is a beguiling and skilful writer: good-humoured, anecdotal, discursive and often fascinating. You’ll probably read his book in an evening but think about it for weeks, even years, afterwards” – New Statesman
What Sport Tells Us About Life
“If you seek wit, brilliance, serious thought and stuff you wish you’d thought of for yourself, devour this book at your earliest convenience” – Times
On and Off the Field
“Terrifc, exactly the sort of book you want from a professional sportsman but you never get: self-analytical, wry and honest” – Nick Hornby
Playing Hard Ball
“A fascinating book comparing baseball and his own profession. There are brilliant passages throughout the book” – Sunday Telegraph