Director Sidney Lumet Believed That Great Performances Depended on

Director Sidney Lumet believed that great performances depended on

A) the ability of actors to reveal themselves on-screen.
B) actors' understanding of the characters they are playing.
C) an intuitive sense of the character's needs within the screenplay.
D) sharpened skills of observation and strong instincts.
E) a passion for synthesizing research with personal experience.