It means "when I feel like doing (whatever activity is being discussed), or "when I happen to decide I want to". It suggests the action is infrequent or irregular. I go to the theatre when the humour takes me.
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It means "when I feel like doing (whatever activity is being discussed), or "when I happen to decide I want to". It suggests the action is infrequent or irregular.
I go to the theatre when the humour takes me. (i.e. I go once in a while when I feel like going)
It sounds rather old-fashioned. Did you find it in an old book?