Can't close iPhoto, it says its importing?

So whenever I try to close iphoto it says to wait and that its importing photos into the library. Because of this i cant turn off my computer...is there a way to stop it or force quit the application?

Force Quit is under the Apple Menu.

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      Processor Name:          Intel Core i7
      Processor Speed:          2.4 GHz
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