I think successful people enjoy what they're doing the most. Then again, my definition of success includes happiness. So they may take their happiness seriously (I do).
In terms of the key to humour, I think the standup comedian was half joking. Being able to laugh at yourself is extremely important, especially if you're a self-effacing comic. And if you can't laugh at yourself and your life, you're missing out on one of the greatest sources of material, plus you're not living as happy a life as you could be.
And the comedian there said, "too seriously". You can take humour seriously, but don't take it too seriously. Being able to laugh at how seriously you're taking humour is a good sign that you might be taking things too seriously.
__________________ Mind-Manual
"What's pragmatic?"
"Pragmatic? It's the opposite of hope."
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