comma before 'and' [conjunction]: I am poor and I am not ashamed

[arjun78]

Is it necessary to use comma for very short
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clauses: I am poor and I am not ashamed of it.Also, is it okay to say (leaving out the second 'I am'): I am poor and not ashamed of it.​

 

[Copyright]

Both are fine (for me) without commas.