''Playwright' Justin Kuritzkes previously walked dogs and tutored in NYC to make ends meet: "Nobody really gets to live as a playwright."'

Despite his current popularity as a screenwriter in Hollywood, Justin Kuritzkes never forgets his past.

For years, the renowned 34-year-old writer of both "Challengers" and "Queer" was a playwright in New York City. However, in an interview with CBS Mornings, he admitted that the consistent work did not always provide enough income to cover his expenses.

""Even though I had a successful year as an off-Broadway playwright, I never had a play on Broadway," he said."

He was forced to find additional work to supplement his income.

He stated that being a playwright entails being a dog walker, an SAT tutor, and an administrative assistant.

"Kuritzkes stated, "Being a dog walker and tutor simultaneously is fascinating. Both jobs entail gaining entry into people's homes and having a profound connection with someone cherished to them. I discovered that individuals are more protective of their dogs than their children.""

One of the "real advantages" of doing those jobs, according to Kuritzkes, was the "perspective" they provided him.

"He stated that although he identifies as an artist, on his tax forms he lists his profession as 'dog walker.' Similarly, he now identifies as a 'screenwriter,' but he is aware that this does not make him any more of an artist than before."

DC Studios is reportedly developing a "Sgt. Rock" script penned by Kuritzkes, which means he won't need to walk dogs anytime soon.

He stated that the discrepancies on his tax forms were acceptable to him.

"He acknowledged that he had to pay more taxes, but he was okay with it."

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