It may be that, after Sept. 11, there's something reassuring about these naïve, heartfelt performances.

He goes on to call it a "heartfelt performance."

When the time came for the show, however, Ed Wynn surprised everyone with his flawlessly heartfelt performance.

Hands in pockets, reading from sheet music on a stand adjusted for his 5-foot-3 height, Seth gives a heartfelt performance that is generously received.

What holds the movie together are its heartfelt, natural performances by a mostly nonprofessional cast.

She does, and gives a heartfelt performance.

"Debbie gives the most heartfelt performance," he said.

This further enhanced a sense of claustrophobia useful to the actors in delivering more heartfelt performances.

Mr. Spano can also be counted on to carry his ideas through in heartfelt performances.