Assign keyboard shortcut to applescript

I have setup custom keyboard shortcuts before (Finder > Secure Empty Trash) but I can't seem to get a shortcut setup for an applescript in the applescript menu. The appropriate shortcut is displayed in the menu but when I press the shortcut the script isn't invoked. Has anyone been able to get this setup for an applescript? Any ideas on what could be wrong?
-brad
MacBook pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

You get a copy of FastScripts from Red Sweater software. (last I checked, App store doesn't carry it)
It'll let you assign keyboard shortcuts to scripts or Apps through i's Preferences Menu item,
There are other Apps, such as Quicksilver, that'll allow similar assignments.
Apple's own 'Script Menu' does not allow them.
FastScripts is what I use. It's cheap, or free, and gets the job done.

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