App Store "Cannot quit while updates are in progress."

I just upgraded and am trying to update the Apple branded applications, but the process has stopped at 1 minute remaining and won't proceed. I can't quit the App Store app, and therefore can't reboot either. I will probably just force-quit, but I'm concerned it may cause some of my apps to malfunction. Anyone have any advice?
Apple support - this might be a bug.
Cheers!

Well, I just waited and waited. It finally finished whatever it was doing and allowed me to close the app and reboot.

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