Frank, I recall that one of your co-panelists at an JSM panel a few years back told this story. He got a call from a neurosurgeon who explained, “I’m doing a trial, but I don’t need your help; I’ll do my own stats. Can you suggest a good stats book?”
The statistician said, “I’m so glad you called! I’ve always wanted to do brain surgery; can you suggest a good book on that?”