Mail App Note Opening (Mac OS 10.7.4)

I have a Mac Book Pro that was purchased in March 2012. Yesterday the Mail App refused to open (it shows the "working" symbol, but never opens).
I did a software update but no luck. When I try to check my settings through Mail prefs I get the wheel of death. Any ideas?
Thank you!

Woops. I meant "not" opening.

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