Former French President Jacques Chirac (R) talks with the president of Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair on November 7, 2009. Chirac released two years after leaving the Elysee palace the 500-page first book of a two-volume autobiography entitled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal' on his 12 year presidency. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

Former French President Jacques Chirac (R) talks with the president of Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair on November 7, 2009. Chirac released two years after leaving the Elysee palace the 500-page first book of a two-volume autobiography entitled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal' on his 12 year presidency.

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  1. Former French President Jacques Chirac (R) talks with the president of Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair on November 7, 2009. Chirac released two years after leaving the Elysee palace the 500-page first book of a two-volume autobiography entitled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal' on his 12 year presidency.
  2. Former French President Jacques Chirac (R) greets former judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere (L) on November 7, 2009 during Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair, southern France. Chirac released two years after leaving the Elysee palace the 500-page first book of a two-volume autobiography entitled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal' on his 12 year presidency.
  3. Former French President Jacques Chirac (R) attends his charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony in front of Former French health Minster Simon Veil, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  4. Former French President Jacques Chirac delivers a speech during his charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  5. Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his successor Nicolas Sarkozy arrive for Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  6. French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech during Jacques Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  7. Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his successor Nicolas Sarkozy arrive for Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  8. Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his successor Nicolas Sarkozy arrive for Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  9. Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his successor Nicolas Sarkozy arrive for Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  10. Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his successor Nicolas Sarkozy arrive for Chirac's charity foundation award for the prevention of conflicts first ceremony, on November 6, 2009 at the Sorbonne university in Paris.
  11. A picture shows an art piece by Belgian artist Jan Bucquoy representing former French President Jacques Chirac with pants on his head, on November 5, 2009 at the 'Musee du Slip' or underpants museum in Paris. The museum features framed underwear donated by mostly Belgian artists, singers and politicians. Each pair comes with a certificate of authenticity and must have been worn at least once by the donor.
  12. A picture taken on November 5, 2009 in a book store in Paris shows the cover of former French President Jacques Chirac's book titled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal'. Chirac released his memoirs two years after leaving the Elysee palace and a second volume of his autobiography on his 12 year presidency is expected to be published next year.
  13. A picture taken on November 5, 2009 in a book store in Paris shows shelves with former French President Jacques Chirac's books titled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal'. Chirac released his memoirs two years after leaving the Elysee palace and a second volume of his autobiography on his 12 year presidency is expected to be published next year.
  14. A picture taken on November 5, 2009 in a book store in Paris shows the cover of former French President Jacques Chirac's book titled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal'. Chirac released his memoirs two years after leaving the Elysee palace and a second volume of his autobiography on his 12 year presidency is expected to be published next year.
  15. A person fills the shelves in a book store with former French President Jacques Chirac's books on November 5, 2009 in Paris. Chirac released his memoirs two years after leaving the Elysee palace and a second volume of his autobiography on his 12 year presidency is expected to be released next year.
  16. Former France's President Jacques Chirac (C) leaves his car upon arrival at his office on November 2, 2009 in Paris. Chirac is to be tried on allegations that he gave 21 political allies false contracts as ghost workers in Paris city hall. Before serving as president, Chirac was mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995, and stands accused of using the city pay roll to provide salaries for aides who were in reality working for his right-wing political party.

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