Why did you make this site?
I came as a new viewer to ER at the end of season 8. Of course I had heard of the show before, but I didn�t know much about it. I loved the tight time span of the episodes, the use of a true ensemble cast, the talented actors, the SteadyCam, and I loved that it was about medicine. Epidemiology is a pet interest of mine. To figure out what the hell was going on on the show, though, I needed some background. Yeah, there are great sites like Alt.tv - er and Television Without Pity out there, I believe me I used them, but I wanted transcripts. There were a few out there, but I was surprised that such a popular show had so few. I wanted to pitch in.
Haven�t I seen some of your transcripts elsewhere on the Internet?
Yeah, before I changed the focus of Duck Fest to my own transcripts, I emailed my first two (If I Should Fall From Grace and Be Patient) to Lindsay�s ER Page. If you�ve seen them somewhere else, I couldn�t tell you why.
Can I use your transcripts on my site?
I�d prefer if you didn�t, because it�s just as easy to link here. If you have a character-centred site and would like just to use a scene that features your character and not the full transcript, that might be okay. Email me: [email protected]
How do you choose which episodes to transcribe?
I live in Canada, and currently have access to season 7, season 8 and the season 9 episodes as they air. I�m far more likely to transcribe an episode like On the Beach or Secrets and Lies, that takes place away from the hospital. They�re a thousand times easier for me. For the same reason, I also plan on updating the "selected scenes" section much more often. If you�re interested, these are the episodes I really want to transcribe at some point. If you have a request, it�s worth asking. Email me.
How come there aren�t more updates?
I�m a full time student, I have a full time job, and I have a life. I�m sorry.
I found an error in one of your transcripts?
I do strive for correctness, but mistakes happen. Typos, misspellings, screwing up names, being too vague... If you find something, email me so I can iron it out.
Can I transcribe something for you?
That would be awesome! Please do email me. I can add html if you need that done.
Where does the name �Duck Fest� come from?
If you�re an Ed fan, you might remember episode 1.06, �Home is Where the Ducks Are,� where Ed created the first annual Festival of Ducks to get his hometown of Stuckeyville a better rating in Guide to Small Town USA, and help the mayor win his bid for reelection. That episode took place in 2000. 2001 is just the year I built my site.
Wow, you�re sure God�s gift to web design, aren�tcha?
Why, thank you! Really, you�re too kind!
In all seriousness, I don�t know anything about web design, and I don�t especially care to learn. Computers and I are unmixy things.
Would you link to my website on your web page?
Maybe. I only link to general ER sites, not to character specific ones. The Lounge, however, has a very extensive list of links. I suggest you check them out.
Why don't you ever update your website?
Uh... shut up.
*If there's anything else you want to know, please do email me.