Clone stamp tool stuck in PS Elements 10

In PS Elements 10 (Mac OS 10.6.8) , the clone stamp tool has selected (not by me) a texture from the palette.  I cannot deselect the selected texture or select a sample of a photo; the clone stamp tool inserts the texture image whenever I key in option-click.  I have rebooted, tried using different tools etcetera but nothing works.  I now cannot use the clone stamp.

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Mylenium

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