GEMMA Taylor must be a mighty good friend. Not only is she a popular club singer, she is in training for the Britain's Strongest Woman competition.

That will see her pulling a truck and flipping a tyre, among many other sinew-stretching events.

So if your car broke down, Gemma could change a wheel with a flick of the wrist or tow you single-handed to the nearest garage.

And then she could calm your nerves with a song. A power ballad, naturally.

Updated: 10:17 Thursday, April 22, 2004