TS3276 can not restart my computer - says mail app won't "shut down".

i am trying to shut down my computer but it won't - says mail app kept it from closing. i have tried "quieting" mail but still get same message

Force Quit .
Press command + option + esc keys together at the same time.
Wait.
When Force Quit window appears, select Mail, if not already.
Press Force Quit button at the bottom of the window.
Wait.
Application will quit.
If this does not help, press the power button for 7 or more seconds.
Computer will shut down.
Restart.

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