When I received a request to write a column about some of my statistical activities to help celebrate the ASA's 175 years, I reviewed the last 65 years or so. I came to one conclusion: I must thank my friend Statistics. She has opened many doors for me, as she has introduced me to so many outstanding statisticians. It has been amazing! When I started my graduate work in the late 1940s, I did not realize she was there. But, clearly, she was at my side when I worked on my thesis. While difficult, it was fun for me, and my friend Statistics always tried to keep it that way throughout my professional career.
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