Quitting all windows

Hey,
Whats the easiest way to quit all docs, apps and all windows i have open?

I usually do the following:
Press and hold the Command key, then press Tab to view open applications.
Highlight an application by pressing the Right Arrow key (or by pressing Tab) to move to the right.
To hide a selected application, press H.
To quit a selected application, press Q.
To switch to a selected application, release the Command key or press Return.
To leave this view without switching applications, press Esc or the period (.) key.
Any documents opened with an application will also be closed/quit when quitting the application.
To close all windows in the active application - Option-click the close button.

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