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I am what I am  &  I am who I am. #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:33 am   I am what I am & I am who I am.
 

"I am what I am" , "I am who I am." What is the difference?

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I am what I am  &  I am who I am. #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:19 am   I am what I am & I am who I am.
 

I suppose they could easily be used synonymously, but

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I am what I am  &  I am who I am. #3 (permalink) Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:55 am   I am what I am & I am who I am.
 

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