Thrust into the limelight, Carr was harangued by the press, public and politicians for his immoral, yet perfectly legal, act of keeping what he's earned for, well, himself. But did Carr handle the situation well?
We think so.
Carr's first engagement with the story was to say he pays "what I have to, and not a penny more" - and let's face it, who can't identify with that statement? Who really wants to pay more tax than they have to? So with the general sentiment of the public on side, his next move was to sincerely apologise.
It was a good move on Carr's part. Swift, simple and sincere.
Compare Carr's apology to David Nalbandian's unsportsmanlike flippant attempt to the crowds at Queen's last weekend, and they are poles apart.
While Nalbandian seemed to implicate it was the ATP's rules which could be blamed for an angry kick that injured linesman Andrew McDougall, called a premature halt to the match and handed the tournament trophy to Marin Cilic just minutes into the second set, Carr takes full responsibility for his actions and promises to conduct his affairs more responsibly in the future.
Nalbandian could learn a lot from Carr's humility.
As a bonus, David Cameron waded in, branding Carr's actions (and therefore, in the process, the complicated tax laws of his own country) morally wrong. Tell us something we don't know, Mr Cameron.
But Carr's triumph in this story, quite frankly, came on Thursday night when he addressed his audience at Stockton Plaza.
Prepared for the heckling, and brave enough to stand up and take it on the chin, as well as fully aware that the UK's press were watching for their next installment in his so-called downfall, he faced the music. All alone. On stage. With nowhere to hide.
Engaging with direct banter and heckling on the subject, Carr did what he did best and used satire and humour to win the day.
Who can't resist a man who, in his darkest hour, is willing to laugh (heartily) at himself?
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