I was thinking of Darren's answer, but I think MF's first is every bit as good, which of course means the clue is flawed...

[MF] Congrats. I tried to make it more so, but failed!

I didn't bring the Everyman, but here's some (probably) (probably dodgy) clues of my own writing that give a hint as to my preference:
1. Bug Her Majesty? It's the thin end of the wedge (5)
2. Small animal run over by learner driver (6)
3. It's a selfish pleasure to range before the King with the others in tune (5,3,6)
The last is my attempt at a Private Eye style clue.

...to complete my last: (3)