Tipton Twin Lilian Cox gets ready to celebrate 101st birthday

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Lilian Cox, one half of the famed Tipton Twins, will turn 101 on Sunday, July 20. She began a week of celebrations at Tipton Sports and Social Club and was joined for a chat by James Vukmirovic

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00:00Hi, I'm James McRaevich. I'm here at the Tipton Sports and Social Club.

00:07Next to me is a very special lady. This is Lillian Cox, one half of the Tipton twins.

00:11She is getting very close to celebrating her 101st birthday.

00:15So how are you feeling, Lillian? How are you feeling ahead of 101?

00:18Great.

00:20What is it? So, you've obviously had a very long ride.

00:24How do you feel about everyone being here today to celebrate your big day?

00:26I'm very much.

00:28And then, obviously, people know you because of, well, your personal character, but also because of your sister.

00:36So, you've obviously made a very long ride. Do you feel that your sister is here on stage today?

00:42Yes, I'm very much.

00:44So, tell me about growing up. Have you always grown up in Tipton?

00:51And where was it you were born?

00:55So, what was it that brought you and your family to Tipton?

00:58So, what did you think of Tipton as a young girl? What was it like growing up around here?

01:09Well, yeah, I was grown up in Redwood.

01:12Yep.

01:13And, obviously, I imagine you could handle yourself out there.

01:17Fair enough. Can't argue with that.

01:20So, talk about growing up. So, when did you go to school?

01:25Off in Hill.

01:26Where's the way?

01:27Off in Hill.

01:28Off in Hill. Okay.

01:29And, from there, tell me about working and living within Tipton.

01:34Okay.

01:34Yeah, we're closer now.

01:36Yeah.

01:37All right.

01:37You've always, you've never been afraid of a daytime work then?

01:44You've never been afraid of a daytime work then?

01:46I'm sorry, Anna, you've lived within Tipton. What are the tips, you've said tips and stuff already, but has it always been home to you?

01:53Has it always felt like you're home?

01:54Yeah, I've always felt like you're home.

01:56Yeah, I've always felt like you're home.

01:58So, to celebrate 101, what do you think is the secrets of a long life?

02:03Well, I think it's terrible, but of course, it's brilliant.

02:07Oh, there must be something. Are we saying exercise, a cup of tea, maybe a strong glass of something?

02:12A nice cup of tea, I hope.

02:15And, obviously, a lot of black country steel as well.

02:18Yes, yes.

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