mc5 - ... so help me God.

On a similar line, I applied to be a lumberjack, but I just didn't cut it.

I used to be a Spice Girl.

I used to be a drag queen, but I dropped out.

I worked in a spice factory, but couldn't cut the mustard.

I tried road paving once, but didn't make the grade.

I used to drive a cement lorry, but gave it up because I wanted something more concrete.

I became a partner in a building firm, but the other guy screwed me over and bolted.