I am extremely busy at the moment both on and off the football pitch.

On the one hand, I am working hard to boost my fitness, as I shall be needed more than ever by Aston Villa following the terrible injury to my team-mate Luc Nilis. I have been training hard to get match-fit, and hopefully the rewards will come in matches, especially as my back injury also feels much better now.

Away from the game, I have been busy launching my autobiography, Le Magnifique, which is now on sale.

The launch day was packed with interviews and signings, including The Big Breakfast, TalkSport Radio, BBC Radio, Match of the Day and several newspaper and magazine pieces.

I am promoting the book both in London and Birmingham, and shall also be heading further north to do some signing sessions. It is great to see all the fans who come out to meet me and have their books signed. It is a real pleasure talking to them and signing their personal copies.

Another interesting interview I have done is an appearance on the Michael Parkinson show. He is an interesting man and a keen football follower. Ben Elton and Andrew Lloyd-Webber were also guests on the show - they performed a duet at the end, which was a fitting finale to a fun night. A thoroughly enjoyable night with Parky. The book signing sessions are being fitted around my playing schedule, but you can come and meet me on Tuesday, September 19, at the Aston Villa club shop, where I shall be autographing copies from 5-6pm.

Thanks for your support and I hope to see you soon!

David Ginola

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